docs: add basic contributing guide #1246
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This pull request adds a basic Contributing Guide at docs/CONTRIBUTING.md.
✓ What’s included
Steps for forking and cloning the repository
Instructions for creating a new branch
Guidelines for making documentation updates
Optional testing instructions
Commands for committing and pushing changes
Instructions for opening a Pull Request
✓ Why this change is useful
The repository did not previously include a CONTRIBUTING guide, which may confuse new contributors.
This documentation helps beginners understand how to contribute and improves overall project onboarding.