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@@ -47,6 +47,11 @@ Here is a quick overview of how you can contribute to CPython:
 .. [*] If an issue is trivial (e.g. typo fixes), or if an issue already exists,
        you can skip this step.
 
+.. note::
+   In order to keep the commit history intact, please avoid squashing or amending
+   history and then force-pushing to the PR. Reviewers often want to look at
+   individual commits.
+
 .. _Clear communication: https://opensource.guide/how-to-contribute/#how-to-submit-a-contribution
 .. _Open Source: https://opensource.guide/
 .. _create an issue: https://bugs.python.org/