Implement Contribution Guidelines with Good First Issues

[Pidoko257]

Description

Curate list of 20+ "good first issues" with clear scope, acceptance criteria, and mentor assignment for new contributors.

Acceptance Criteria

• Issues are well-scoped (4-8 hours)
• Have clear examples
• Mentors assigned
• Contributor feedback positive

Implementation Notes

• Create CONTRIBUTING.md
• Tag issues with "good-first-issue"
• Assign mentors
• Provide clear examples

[OLAMIGHTY010]

@OLAMIGHTY010 has applied to work on this issue as part of the Stellar Wave Program's 7th wave.

I would like to work on this issue.

ℹ️ Repo Maintainers: To accept this application, review their application or assign @OLAMIGHTY010 to this issue.

[Ce-Royals]

@Ce-Royals has applied to work on this issue as part of the Stellar Wave Program's 7th wave.

I would like to work on this issue, please assign it to me

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[Chuks-coderr]

@Chuks-coderr has applied to work on this issue as part of the Stellar Wave Program's 7th wave.

hello i would like to work on this project

ℹ️ Repo Maintainers: To accept this application, review their application or assign @Chuks-coderr to this issue.

[drips-wave]

Congratulations, @Chuks-coderr! 🎉 Your application was accepted by the repo's maintainers, and the issue is due on July 30, 2026.

🧑‍💻 @Chuks-coderr: Please resolve the issue such that the repo's maintainers have enough time to review your contribution before the due date. You'll earn Points for completing the issue on-time, which will make you eligible for a share of the Stellar Wave Program's reward pool.

Warning

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🌊 Happy Wave 🌊