# Hacking on Docker
 

 The `project/` directory holds information and tools for everyone involved in the process of creating and

 distributing Docker, specifically:
 

 ## Guides
 

 If you're a *contributor* or aspiring contributor, you should read [CONTRIBUTORS.md](../CONTRIBUTING.md).

 If you're a *maintainer* or aspiring maintainer, you should read [MAINTAINERS](../MAINTAINERS).

 If you're a *packager* or aspiring packager, you should read [PACKAGERS.md](./PACKAGERS.md).

 If you're a maintainer in charge of a *release*, you should read [RELEASE-CHECKLIST.md](./RELEASE-CHECKLIST.md).

 
 ## Roadmap
 

 A high-level roadmap is available at [ROADMAP.md](../ROADMAP.md).

 
 
 ## Build tools
 

 [hack/make.sh](../hack/make.sh) is the primary build tool for docker. It is used for compiling the official binary,

 running the test suite, and pushing releases.