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@liqiuniu liqiuniu commented Apr 5, 2026

Summary

Complete beginner's guide to earning by contributing to SolFoundry. Addresses Bounty #830.


What's Included

A comprehensive GETTING_STARTED.md tutorial covering:

For New Contributors

Section Content
Prerequisites Git, GitHub account, code editor setup
Wallet Setup Phantom installation, getting wallet address
Finding Bounties Browsing issues, using gh CLI, understanding labels
Fork & Clone Repository setup, branch creation
Building Solutions Dev environment, linters, committing
Submitting PRs PR format, wallet requirement, Closes #N

Understanding the Platform

Section Content
AI Review Process How 5 AI models score your code
Bounty Tiers T1/T2/T3 differences, progression path
Scoring Thresholds Pass requirements by tier
Tier Progression How to unlock T2 and T3

Practical Help

Section Content
Tips for Success Best practices checklist
Common Mistakes What to avoid with examples
FAQ Answers to common questions

Features

  • Step-by-step instructions 鈥?Every step from wallet setup to first PR
  • Clear formatting 鈥?Tables, code blocks, diagrams
  • Visual tier progression 鈥?ASCII diagram showing T1 鈫?T2 鈫?T3 path
  • Practical examples 鈥?Correct vs incorrect PR format
  • Beginner-friendly language 鈥?No jargon, clear explanations

Acceptance Criteria

  • Complete tutorial covering the full contributor flow
  • Clear, beginner-friendly language
  • Diagrams/tables included (ASCII diagrams, comparison tables)

Testing

  1. Read through docs/GETTING_STARTED.md
  2. Verify all sections are clear and complete
  3. Check all links work
  4. Confirm formatting renders correctly in GitHub markdown

Related

Bounty #830 鈥?#830

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