docs: update CONTRIBUTING.md with clearer contribution guidelines #1570
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📝 PR Title : Docs: Update Contributing Guidelines
📄 Description
This PR combines improvements to contributor workflow documentation.
It includes:
These changes align the documentation with the new issue template structure, ensuring a consistent and contributor-friendly process across the project.
🔧 Changes
Updated CONTRIBUTING.md:
Added clear instructions for searching and creating issues.
Added steps for requesting assignment before working.
Detailed pull request standards and review workflow.
Improved clarity and formatting of contribution steps.
🎯 Benefits
🧭 Provides a unified and consistent contributor experience.
🔄 Reduces confusion for new contributors.
💬 Encourages collaboration through discussion on issues and PRs.
🧭 Helps maintainers triage and review contributions more efficiently.
🧪 How to Test
Open the CONTRIBUTING.md file and confirm the contribution flow is clear.
Confirm that:
The steps are easy to follow.
The instructions align with the new issue templates.
The overall contribution process feels clearer and more structured.
🔗 Related
🧾 Notes
No code or functional changes — purely documentation and template enhancements.
This PR combines related documentation and issue workflow improvements for a cohesive contributor experience.