<NME> README.md
<BEF> # StackExchange.Redis.Extensions


StackExchange.Redis.Extensions is a library that extends [StackExchange.Redis](https://github.com/StackExchange/StackExchange.Redis) allowing you a set of functionality needed by common applications.

## What can it be used for?
Caching of course. Instead of use directly [StackExchange.Redis](https://github.com/StackExchange/StackExchange.Redis) could be easier use ``ÌCacheClient```

- Store and retrieve multiple object with a single request;
- Pub/Sub events;
- Support to Hash methods (https://redis.io/commands/hset);
- Sort methods (https://redis.io/commands/sort);
- List methods (https://redis.io/commands/lpush);
- Support for multiple database;
- Search Keys into Redis;
- Retrieve Redis Server information;
- **Retrieve Redis Server status**;
- **Much more**;

##How to install it
StackExchange.Redis.Extensions is composed by two libraries, the Core and the Serializer implementation.
Because there are several good serializer and we don't want add another dependency in your project you can choose your favorite or create a new one.
[Documentation](doc/README.md) is composed of articles and guidance detailing how to get the most out of StackExchange.Redis.Extensions



### Release

![.NET Core](https://github.com/imperugo/StackExchange.Redis.Extensions/actions/workflows/dotnetcore.yml/badge.svg)

Latest release is available on NuGet.

| Channel                  | Status                                                       |
| ------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Nuget (Core)             | [![NuGet Status](http://img.shields.io/nuget/v/StackExchange.Redis.Extensions.Core.svg?style=flat)](https://www.nuget.org/packages/StackExchange.Redis.Extensions.Core/) |
| Nuget (Json.NET)         | [![NuGet Status](http://img.shields.io/nuget/v/StackExchange.Redis.Extensions.Newtonsoft.svg?style=flat)](https://www.nuget.org/packages/StackExchange.Redis.Extensions.Newtonsoft/) |
| Nuget (MsgPack)          | [![NuGet Status](http://img.shields.io/nuget/v/StackExchange.Redis.Extensions.MsgPack.svg?style=flat)](https://www.nuget.org/packages/StackExchange.Redis.Extensions.MsgPack/) |
| Nuget (Protobuf)         | [![NuGet Status](http://img.shields.io/nuget/v/StackExchange.Redis.Extensions.Protobuf.svg?style=flat)](https://www.nuget.org/packages/StackExchange.Redis.Extensions.Protobuf/) |
| Nuget (UTF8Json)         | [![NuGet Status](http://img.shields.io/nuget/v/StackExchange.Redis.Extensions.Utf8Json.svg?style=flat)](https://www.nuget.org/packages/StackExchange.Redis.Extensions.Utf8Json/) |
| Nuget (System.Text.Json) | [![NuGet Status](http://img.shields.io/nuget/v/StackExchange.Redis.Extensions.System.Text.Json.svg?style=flat)](https://www.nuget.org/packages/StackExchange.Redis.Extensions.System.Text.Json/) |



### Q&A

For questions or issues do not hesitate to [raise an issue](https://github.com/imperugo/StackExchange.Redis.Extensions/issues/new/choose) or [get in touch](https://twitter.com/imperugo).

### Contributing

Thanks to all the people who already contributed!

<a href="https://github.com/imperugo/StackExchange.Redis.Extensions/graphs/contributors">
  <img src="https://contributors-img.web.app/image?repo=imperugo/StackExchange.Redis.Extensions" />
</a>

### License
StackExchange.Redis is Copyright ©  [Ugo Lattanzi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/imperugo/) and other contributors under the MIT license.

For more info about the values returned, take a look [here](http://redis.io/commands/INFO)


<MSG> updated readme

<DFF> @@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 # StackExchange.Redis.Extensions
 
-
 StackExchange.Redis.Extensions is a library that extends [StackExchange.Redis](https://github.com/StackExchange/StackExchange.Redis) allowing you a set of functionality needed by common applications.
 
+
 ## What can it be used for?
 Caching of course. Instead of use directly [StackExchange.Redis](https://github.com/StackExchange/StackExchange.Redis) could be easier use ``ÌCacheClient```
 
@@ -17,6 +17,8 @@ For example:
 - **Retrieve Redis Server status**;
 - **Much more**;
 
+[![Issue Stats](http://www.issuestats.com/github/imperugo/StackExchange.Redis.Extensions/badge/issue)](http://www.issuestats.com/github/imperugo/StackExchange.Redis.Extensions)
+
 ##How to install it
 StackExchange.Redis.Extensions is composed by two libraries, the Core and the Serializer implementation.
 Because there are several good serializer and we don't want add another dependency in your project you can choose your favorite or create a new one.
@@ -149,3 +151,13 @@ var info = myCacheClient.GetInfo();
 
 For more info about the values returned, take a look [here](http://redis.io/commands/INFO)
 
+## Contributing
+**Getting started with Git and GitHub**
+
+ * [Setting up Git for Windows and connecting to GitHub](http://help.github.com/win-set-up-git/)
+ * [Forking a GitHub repository](http://help.github.com/fork-a-repo/)
+ * [The simple guide to GIT guide](http://rogerdudler.github.com/git-guide/)
+ * [Open an issue](https://github.com/imperugo/StackExchange.Redis.Extensions/issues) if you encounter a bug or have a suggestion for improvements/features
+
+
+Once you're familiar with Git and GitHub, clone the repository and start contributing.

updated readme