-Commit should expose both issues fixed and solutions rational.
-these [guidelines](https://chris.beams.io/posts/git-commit/) should be kept in mind.
+Commits should cover both the issue fixed and the solution's rationale.
+These [guidelines](https://chris.beams.io/posts/git-commit/) should be kept in mind.
+
+To facilitate communication with other contributors, the project is making use of
+GitHub's "assignee" field. First check that no one is assigned and then comment
+suggesting that you're working on it. If someone is already assigned, don't hesitate
+to ask if the assigned party or previous commenters are still working on it if it has
+been awhile.