# Hacking on Docker The hack/ 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. If you're a *maintainer* or aspiring maintainer, you should read MAINTAINERS.md. If you're a *packager* or aspiring packager, you should read PACKAGERS.md. If you're a maintainer in charge of a *release*, you should read RELEASE-CHECKLIST.md. ## Roadmap A high-level roadmap is available at ROADMAP.md. ## Build tools make.sh is the primary build tool for docker. It is used for compiling the official binary, running the test suite, and pushing releases.