docs: add CONTRIBUTING.md

[ognis1205]

Summary

Add a CONTRIBUTING.md file to the repository. This file provides guidelines for setting up the development environment, running tests, linting and formatting code, committing changes, and contributing to the documentation.

Details

• Includes instructions for creating and activating a virtual environment (Option A: standard Python, Option B: using uv)
• Explains how to install development dependencies and documentation dependencies
• Provides steps to run unit tests, integration tests, and security checks
• Includes linting and formatting instructions using ruff
• Covers documentation workflow: writing docs, docstring conventions, serving and building docs locally

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[ognis1205]

/gemini review

[gemini-code-assist]

Code Review

This pull request adds a comprehensive CONTRIBUTING.md file, which is a great addition to the project. The guide is well-structured and covers all essential aspects of the development workflow, from setting up the environment to running tests and contributing to documentation. I've provided a few minor suggestions to improve clarity and user experience for new contributors. Overall, this is an excellent contribution.

[ognis1205]

Thanks!