meshery
feat: add dedicated newcomers guide page
Description
This PR fixes #2178
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Summary of Changes
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This pull request introduces a comprehensive 'Newcomers' guide page aimed at streamlining the onboarding process for new contributors. It integrates various resources, including a step-by-step contribution guide, a curated list of tutorials, and direct links to community engagement platforms. The goal is to provide a welcoming and informative entry point for individuals looking to get involved with the project, enhancing the overall contributor experience.
Highlights
- Newcomers Guide Page: A dedicated 'Newcomers' guide page has been added to the website, providing a centralized resource for new contributors.
- Navigation Integration: A new 'Newcomers' link has been added to the main navigation menu, making the guide easily accessible.
- Contribution Workflow: A detailed 'How to Contribute' section is included, outlining steps from finding issues to working on them and engaging with the community.
- Tutorials Section: A new section featuring a table of tutorials has been introduced, complete with dates, topics, resources (slides, recordings), and presenters, to help new contributors get started.
- Community Call-to-Action: A 'Join the community!' section with a call-to-action button to join the Slack workspace has been added to encourage engagement.
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@Thund3rHawk please look over the suggestions first and resolve them if in high priority.
Resolved high and medium priority bugs as per code review recommendations.
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@Thund3rHawk Thank you for your contribution! Let's discuss this during the website call today at 6:30 PM IST | 8 AM CT Add it as an agenda item to the meeting minutes, if you would :)
