Contributing guide (#1930)

* WIP

* Updates contributing guide

* Update PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md

.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md

@@ -20,12 +20,15 @@ Fixes # (issue)
 - [ ] Test A
 - [ ] Test B
 
-## Checklist:
+## Checklist
 
-- [ ] My code follows the style guidelines of this project
-- [ ] I have performed a self-review of my own code and corrected any misspellings
-- [ ] I have commented my code, particularly in hard-to-understand areas
-- [ ] I have made corresponding changes to the documentation
-- [ ] My changes generate no new warnings
-- [ ] I have added tests that prove my fix is effective or that my feature works
-- [ ] New and existing unit tests pass locally with my changes
+<!-- Please remove all the irrelevant bullets to your PR -->
+
+- I haven't read the [contributing guide](https://github.com/calcom/cal.com/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md)
+- My code doesn't follow the style guidelines of this project
+- I haven't performed a self-review of my own code and corrected any misspellings
+- I haven't commented my code, particularly in hard-to-understand areas
+- I haven't checked if my PR needs changes to the documentation
+- I haven't checked if my changes generate no new warnings
+- I haven't added tests that prove my fix is effective or that my feature works
+- I haven't checked if new and existing unit tests pass locally with my changes

CONTRIBUTING.md

@@ -0,0 +1,79 @@
+# Contributing to Cal.com
+
+Contributions are what make the open source community such an amazing place to be learn, inspire, and create. Any contributions you make are **greatly appreciated**.
+
+- Before jumping into a PR be sure to search [existing PRs](https://github.com/calcom/cal.com/pulls) or [issues](https://github.com/calcom/cal.com/issues) for an open or closed item that relates to your submission.
+
+## Developing
+
+The development branch is `main`. This is the branch that all pull
+requests should be made against. The changes on the `main`
+branch are tagged into a release biweekly.
+
+To develop locally:
+
+1. [Fork](https://help.github.com/articles/fork-a-repo/) this repository to your
+   own GitHub account and then
+   [clone](https://help.github.com/articles/cloning-a-repository/) it to your local device.
+2. Create a new branch:
+
+   ```sh
+   git checkout -b MY_BRANCH_NAME
+   ```
+
+3. Install yarn:
+
+   ```sh
+   npm install -g yarn
+   ```
+
+4. Install the dependencies with:
+
+   ```sh
+   yarn
+   ```
+
+5. Start developing and watch for code changes:
+
+   ```sh
+   yarn dev
+   ```
+
+## Building
+
+You can build the project with:
+
+```bash
+yarn build
+```
+
+Please be sure that you can make a full production build before pushing code.
+
+## Testing
+
+More info on how to add new tests comming soon.
+
+### Running tests
+
+This will run and test all flows in multiple Chromium windows to verify that no critical flow breaks:
+
+```sh
+yarn test-e2e
+```
+
+## Linting
+
+To check the formatting of your code:
+
+```sh
+yarn lint
+```
+
+If you get errors, be sure to fix them before comitting.
+
+## Making a Pull Request
+
+- Be sure to [check the "Allow edits from maintainers" option](https://docs.github.com/en/pull-requests/collaborating-with-pull-requests/working-with-forks/allowing-changes-to-a-pull-request-branch-created-from-a-fork) while creating you PR.
+- If your PR refers to or fixes an issue, be sure to add `refs #XXX` or `fixes #XXX` to the PR description. Replacing `XXX` with the respective issue number. Se more about [Linking a pull request to an issue
+  ](https://docs.github.com/en/issues/tracking-your-work-with-issues/linking-a-pull-request-to-an-issue).
+- Be sure to fill the PR Template accordingly.

README.md

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 ![cal-star-github](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/8019099/154853944-a9e3c999-3da3-4048-b149-b4f73893c6fb.gif)
 
-
 <!-- GETTING STARTED -->
 
 ## Getting Started
@@ -279,14 +278,11 @@ See the [open issues](https://github.com/calcom/cal.com/issues) for a list of pr
 
 ## Contributing
 
-Contributions are what make the open source community such an amazing place to be learn, inspire, and create. Any contributions you make are **greatly appreciated**.
+Please see our [contributing guide](/CONTRIBUTING.md).
 
-1. Fork the project
-2. Create your feature branch (`git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature`)
-3. Make your changes
-4. Commit your changes (`git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature'`)
-5. Push to the branch (`git push origin feature/AmazingFeature`)
-6. Open a pull request
+### Good First Issues
+
+We have a list of [good first issues](https://github.com/calcom/cal.com/labels/✅%20good%20first%20issue) that contain bugs which have a relatively limited scope. This is a great place to get started, gain experience, and get familiar with our contribution process.
 
 ## Integrations