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CONTRIBUTING.md

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 # Contributing to opentelemetry-cpp-contrib
 
-The OpenTelemetry C/C++ special interest group (SIG) meets regularly. See the
-OpenTelemetry [community](https://github.com/open-telemetry/community#cc-sdk)
-repo for information on this and other language SIGs.
+## Introduction
 
-See the [public meeting notes](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i1E4-_y4uJ083lCutKGDhkpi3n4_e774SBLi9hPLocw/edit)
-for a summary description of past meetings. To request edit access, join the
-meeting or get in touch on [Gitter](https://gitter.im/open-telemetry/opentelemetry-cpp).
+Welcome to the opentelemetry-cpp-contrib repository! This project is an integral part of the broader OpenTelemetry ecosystem, providing additional instrumentation and tools to enhance C/C++ observability.
 
-## Development
+We greatly appreciate any contributions, no matter the size or scope. Please feel free to reach out to the OpenTelemetry C/C++ community on [slack](https://cloud-native.slack.com/archives/C01N3AT62SJ) with questions or for assistance.
 
-TBD
+## Prerequisites
 
-### Build and Run Code Examples
+[C++14](https://github.com/open-telemetry/opentelemetry-cpp/?tab=readme-ov-file#supported-c-versions) or higher
 
-TBD
+CMake 3.18 or higher
+
+Git
 
-## Pull Requests
+## Workflow
 
-### How to Send Pull Requests
+-Use forked repo when contributing
 
-Everyone is welcome to contribute code to `opentelemetry-cpp-contrib` via GitHub pull
-requests (PRs).
+-Follow the OpenTelemetry C++ SDK contributing guidelines
+
+-Write clear, concise commit messages
+
+## Local Run/Build
 
 To create a new PR, fork the project in GitHub and clone the upstream repo:
 
@@ -46,16 +47,49 @@ git push fork feature
 
 Open a pull request against the main `opentelemetry-cpp-contrib` repo.
 
-### How to Receive Comments
+### Build and Run Code Examples
+
+TBD
+
+## Testing
+
+TBD
+
+## Contributing Rules
+
+Follow the OpenTelemetry [C++ SDK coding standards](https://github.com/open-telemetry/opentelemetry-cpp?tab=readme-ov-file#supported-c-versions)
+
+Include tests for new features or bug fixes
+
+
+## How to Receive Comments
 
 * If the PR is not ready for review, please put `[WIP]` in the title, tag it
   as `work-in-progress`, or mark it as [`draft`](https://github.blog/2019-02-14-introducing-draft-pull-requests/).
 * Make sure [CLA](https://identity.linuxfoundation.org/projects/cncf) is
   signed and CI is clear.
+
+## How to Get PRs Merged
+
+Address any reviewer 
+
+Ensure all tests pass
+
+The maintainers will squash and merge your commit when approved
+
+
+
+## Further Help
+
+The OpenTelemetry C/C++ special interest group (SIG) meets regularly. 
+
+See the puclic meeting notes via the [README](https://github.com/open-telemetry/opentelemetry-cpp?tab=readme-ov-file#contributing) by following the link to the google doc.
+
+Link to join SIG meets also available in the README
+
+For more info and help, join the meeting or get in touch on the [CNCF Slack channel for opentelemetry-cpp](https://cloud-native.slack.com/archives/C01N3AT62SJ).  
 
-### How to Get PRs Merged
 
-This section needs to be written.
 
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