What
CONTRIBUTING.md is essentially empty (3 lines). Add comprehensive contributing guide with setup instructions, code standards, PR process, and architecture overview.
Why
New contributors have no guidance on how to set up the project, code standards, or PR process. This blocks community contributions.
Scope
In scope: Setup instructions, code standards, PR template, architecture overview, testing guide
Out of scope: Governance model
Acceptance Criteria
Technical Context
CONTRIBUTING.md — current 3-line placeholder
README.md — basic setup instructions
What
CONTRIBUTING.mdis essentially empty (3 lines). Add comprehensive contributing guide with setup instructions, code standards, PR process, and architecture overview.Why
New contributors have no guidance on how to set up the project, code standards, or PR process. This blocks community contributions.
Scope
In scope: Setup instructions, code standards, PR template, architecture overview, testing guide
Out of scope: Governance model
Acceptance Criteria
Technical Context
CONTRIBUTING.md— current 3-line placeholderREADME.md— basic setup instructions