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 cyborg Style Commandments
 ===============================================
 
-Read the OpenStack Style Commandments http://docs.openstack.org/developer/hacking/
+If you haven't already done so read the OpenStack Style Commandments http://docs.openstack.org/developer/hacking/
+
+Before you commit your code run tox against your patch using the command.
+
+    tox .
+
+If any of the tests fail correct the error and try again. If your code is valid Python
+but not valid pep8 you may find autopep8 from pip useful.
+
+Once you submit a patch integration tests will run and those may fail, -1'ing your patch
+you can make a gerrit comment 'recheck ci' if you have reviewed the logs from the jobs
+by clicking on the job name in gerrit and concluded that the failure was spurious or otherwise
+not related to your patch. If problems persist contact people on #openstack-cyborg or #openstack-infra.