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Update CONTRIBUTING.md for better guidance for new contributors #1259

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Expand Up @@ -100,7 +100,7 @@ For more details on our testing setup and how to run tests, please refer to the

### ⌨️ Pull requests

We welcome pull requests for editorial suggestions and resolving open issues.
We welcome pull requests for editorial suggestions and resolving open issues.

If your pull request addresses a specific issue, please reference this issue in your pull request description using a [supported descriptor](https://docs.github.com/en/issues/tracking-your-work-with-issues/linking-a-pull-request-to-an-issue#linking-a-pull-request-to-an-issue-using-a-keyword). This helps automatically link and close the issue when the pull request is merged.

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- If the issue is several years old, verify its relevance by asking in the comments.
- Ensure the discussion within the issue has led to a clear, actionable decision.

Before submitting a PR, please make sure:
- The PR has a linked issue.
- The related Issue has already completed the [triage process](https://github.com/json-schema-org/.github/blob/main/TRIAGE.md) and has the label `Status Accepted` or `Status Available`.
- You are assigned to work on this issue by a Maintainer or the Triage Team. Submitting a PR without getting assigned to the Issue may lead to the PR to get closed.

Generally, pull requests should be made to the `main` branch.

Most PRs, will be left open for a minimum of 14 days. Minor fixes may be merged more quickly once approved by a project member.
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