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Improve Contributor Setup Guide #514

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This pull request standardizes the setup guide for the opentelemetry-cpp-contrib repository using the proposed template. (fixes #513 )

This is an initial draft and includes placeholder sections marked as "TBD" where further information is needed.

Key changes include:

  1. Introduction: Added a warm, welcoming message to contributors and a brief overview of the repository's purpose within the OpenTelemetry ecosystem.

  2. Prerequisites: Listed the required tools and software versions for working on the project.

  3. Workflow: Outlined guidelines for using feature branches, following the OpenTelemetry C++ SDK contributing guidelines, and writing clear commit messages.

  4. Build and run code examples: TBD

  5. Testing: Describe the testing frameworks used and how to execute the full test suite (TBD)

  6. Contributing Rules: Summarized the coding standards, test requirements, and CLA signing process.

  7. Pull Requests: Expanded the guidance for sending, receiving feedback on, and getting PRs merged.

  8. Further Help: Directed contributors to the OpenTelemetry C/C++ community resources for additional assistance.

Next Steps:

Contributors and maintainers are encouraged to help fill in the "TBD" sections with accurate and specific details for this repository. Feedback and suggestions are highly welcomed!

This update aims to make it easier for contributors to get started with the project and follow best practices while contributing.

Please review and let me know if you have any suggestions or feedback.

@RichardChukwu RichardChukwu requested a review from a team as a code owner January 23, 2025 12:30
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