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Create CONTRIBUTING_QUICKSTART.md for new developers #42

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@coderabbitai

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Create a quickstart guide to help new contributors set up the development environment in under 10 minutes.

Context

While CONTRIBUTING.md exists, a focused quickstart guide would help onboard new developers faster with step-by-step instructions.

Tasks

  • Create CONTRIBUTING_QUICKSTART.md in the project root
  • Include sections:
    • Prerequisites - Required tools (Python, Node, Docker)
    • Quick Setup (5 steps max)
    • Running Locally - One-command startup
    • Making Your First Change - Simple example
    • Running Tests - Quick test commands
    • Troubleshooting - Common issues
    • Next Steps - Link to full CONTRIBUTING.md

Acceptance Criteria

  • Guide is concise (under 200 lines)
  • Steps are tested and work on clean environment
  • Includes copy-paste commands
  • Has a "Time to first run: <10 minutes" section
  • Links to detailed docs for more info

Resources

  • Existing guide: CONTRIBUTING.md
  • Project setup: docker-compose.yml, requirements.txt

Estimated Time

60-90 minutes

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