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Add a 'First Contribution' section to CONTRIBUTING.md

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#4 opened on Apr 20, 2025

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Description

Expand CONTRIBUTING.md with a dedicated section for first-time contributors. Include step-by-step instructions on how to find and claim a 'good first issue', how to make a pull request, and what to expect after submitting a PR.

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Locate the CONTRIBUTING.md file, add a new section titled 'First Contribution' after the existing guidelines. Write step by step instructions: 1. Look for issues labeled 'good first issue'. 2. Claim an issue by commenting. 3. Fork the repo and clone. 4. Create a branch. 5. Make changes. 6. Push and open a pull request. 7. Wait for review and address feedback. Reference the project's workflow files if any.
Tech stack
python
Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
Under 1 hour
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
Git
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
90