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Improve README: Add clearer steps for Git setup & first PR
The current README is helpful, but it could be expanded to make it easier for newcomers (especially first-time contributors from programs like Hacktoberfest, GSoC, or NumFOCUS events).
Proposed improvements:
Add short guide for installing Git (with official link).
Show how to fork & clone the repo.
Add an example workflow for making the first pull request.
This will make the repository more beginner-friendly and align with the "Getting Started with Open Source" goal.
Note to triager: OP has opened similar, probably AI generated issues in a few projects https://github.com/jupyter/notebook/issues/7701 https://github.com/matplotlib/matplotlib/issues/30427 https://github.com/pandas-dev/pandas/issues/62106
Hi @rcomer, I understand your concern . This suggestion is genuine and not AI-generated. I’m trying to improve documentation for first-time contributors (since even I went through the same struggles) .
I’m happy to open a draft PR with the proposed README changes so maintainers can review and decide if it adds value.
Hi, I’m new to contributing and would like to work on this issue. Could you please assign it to me?
Hi all, PR #40 implements the README improvements suggested here (Git setup, fork & clone instructions, and a first PR example). Once it’s reviewed and merged, this issue can be closed. Thanks.