Add comprehensive CONTRIBUTING.md file for contributors

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This PR adds a comprehensive CONTRIBUTING.md file to help new and existing contributors understand how to effectively contribute to the Eraser.io Clone project.

What's Added

The new CONTRIBUTING.md file includes:

• Project Overview: Clear introduction to the tech stack (Next.js 14, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Shadcn/UI, Convex, Kinde Auth, EditorJS, Excalidraw)
• Development Setup: Step-by-step installation and setup instructions with prerequisites
• Project Structure: Visual representation of the codebase organization
• Contributing Workflow: Complete process from issue creation to PR submission
• Code Guidelines: TypeScript best practices, component structure examples, and styling standards
• Git Standards: Branch naming conventions and commit message formats
• Issue & PR Guidelines: Templates and expectations for bug reports, feature requests, and pull requests
• Testing Information: Current testing approach and expectations
• Code of Conduct: Guidelines for maintaining a welcoming community environment

Why This Matters

Previously, the repository lacked formal contributing guidelines, which could make it challenging for new contributors to:

• Set up their development environment correctly
• Understand the project's coding standards
• Follow the proper workflow for contributions
• Know what information to include in issues and PRs

Features

• Table of Contents for easy navigation
• Code examples showing proper component structure
• Multiple package manager support (npm, yarn, pnpm, bun)
• Accessibility considerations in styling guidelines
• Recognition section to acknowledge contributors
• Clear communication channels for getting help

This contributing guide aligns with modern open-source best practices while being specifically tailored to this project's Next.js architecture and collaborative tools.

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Project	Deployment	Preview	Comments	Updated (UTC)
eraser-clone-qeci	Error			Sep 20, 2025 11:33am