Document: patches target latest release by default

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# dwl-patches
* A general [dwl wiki](https://codeberg.org/dwl/dwl/wiki) is available at the main [dwl](https://codeberg.org/dwl/dwl) page.
* A general [dwl wiki](https://codeberg.org/dwl/dwl/wiki) is available at the main [dwl] page.
* This repository is exclusively for dwl PATCHES.
## _STALE_PATCHES
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In your initial pull request (or in the commit that revives the stale patch if you already have write access), remove the `.md` file from [_STALE_PATCHES] for the patch which you have revived.
## Patching
Since dwl follows [suckless](https://suckless.org/) philosophy it doesn't provide every feature under the sun. To broaden dwl's functionality, one needs to get familiar with the concept of patching. To get your feet wet, consult [the hacking page](https://suckless.org/hacking/) of the suckless website.
Since dwl follows [suckless](https://suckless.org/) philosophy, it doesn't provide every feature under the sun. To broaden dwl's functionality, one needs to get familiar with the concept of patching. To get your feet wet, consult [the hacking page](https://suckless.org/hacking/) of the suckless website.
Since dwl is still taking shape, patches may need to be updated after larger changes to the code. Feel free to [contribute](instructions) updated versions!
Patches should normally target the latest dwl [release].
If you target an older release, specify that in the `Download` link on your `README.md` page.
If you target the unstable `main` branch, specify that in the `Download` link on your `README.md` page.
*Note: These external patches are user-submitted content, and the authors of dwl cannot monitor them. Please download and review a patch before using it!*
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- This process allows current or future users of the patch the option to adopt, modify, or integrate stale/historical code or portions thereof.
[dwl-patches]: https://codeberg.org/dwl/dwl-patches
[Codeberg]: https://codeberg.org
[_STALE_PATCHES]:https://codeberg.org/dwl/dwl-patches/src/branch/main/_STALE_PATCHES
[dwl]: https://codeberg.org/dwl/dwl
[dwl-patches]: https://codeberg.org/dwl/dwl-patches
[issues]: https://codeberg.org/dwl/dwl-patches/issues
[_STALE_PATCHES]:https://codeberg.org/dwl/dwl-patches/src/branch/main/_STALE_PATCHES
[release]: https://codeberg.org/dwl/dwl/releases
[Codeberg]: https://codeberg.org