Why contribute?

Atlas thrives on community-driven engineering. Every pull request sharpens our renderer, expands documentation, and keeps the project accessible to studios and hobbyists alike. Contributing means learning cutting-edge graphics techniques, collaborating with a passionate crew, and shaping an open engine that powers ambitious worlds.

Start small with documentation or tooling fixes, or dive into the rendering pipeline—either way your input keeps Atlas healthy, welcoming, and production-ready.

Expectations & values

• Respectful collaboration: communicate clearly, assume positive intent, and celebrate shared wins.
• Sustainable code: prioritize readability, testing, and performance over quick hacks.
• Inclusive onboarding: document your learnings and mentor newcomers where you can.

These principles keep Atlas a healthy environment for long-term innovation.

Engine Core & Rendering

Optimize Opal, extend Vulkan features, and keep our renderer blazing fast across platforms.

Other Libraries

Contribute to other libraries such as Bezel, Opal or Finewave that complement Atlas Engine.

Docs & Learning

Shape guides, tutorials, and references that make Atlas approachable for every developer.

Contribution workflow

Quality checklist

• Run the relevant engine samples or unit tests before submitting.
• Document new APIs, configuration flags, or shader parameters.
• Include screenshots or recordings when work affects visuals or UI.
• Keep commits scoped and reference the issue or roadmap item.
• Tag reviewers based on the subsystem touched (rendering, physics, tooling, docs).

Following these steps streamlines reviews and keeps our release cadence predictable.