CONTRIBUTING.md

Contributing

Thanks for considering contributing!

Quick start (local setup)

Prerequisites

• Python 3
• A working webcam

Install dependencies

pip install opencv-python mediapipe numpy

Run the app

python mathSolver.py

While running:

• q / Esc quits
• c clears

Making changes

• Keep changes small and focused.
• Prefer readable, straightforward code over cleverness.
• Match the existing style (simple functions, minimal structure).

Useful places to tweak

• Input debounce: update delay in mathSolver.py to make gesture entry faster/slower.
• Exit gesture sensitivity: the exit condition uses the distance between both index fingertips.

Pull request checklist

• App runs locally without errors.
• README stays accurate (gestures/controls/requirements).
• No unrelated formatting-only changes.

Reporting issues

If you open an issue, please include:

• OS + Python version
• Dependency versions (pip show mediapipe opencv-python numpy)
• What you expected vs what happened
• Any error output (stack trace) if applicable