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Fix: Improve formatting and structure of CONTRIBUTING.md #4059

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@Gavali197

Increasing Access

How does this increase access?

Improving the structure and readability of CONTRIBUTING.md makes it
easier for:

  • New contributors who are not familiar with the codebase
  • Non-native English speakers who need clear formatting to follow along
  • Contributors using screen readers or assistive tools where
    proper markdown structure matters

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Summary

The CONTRIBUTING.md file has inconsistent spacing and uneven formatting
that makes it harder to read, especially for new contributors.

Proposed Changes

  • Add proper blank lines between sections
  • Consistent list formatting throughout
  • No words or links changed — structure only

Why

First-time contributors rely heavily on this file.
Clean formatting makes it easier to navigate.

Activity

  1. Nishthajain7 commented on Apr 7, 2026

    @Nishthajain7
    Contributor

    There are also 2 typos in the file

    1. Acitivities on Line 24 must be correctly spelled as activities
    2. Feel free to ask questions about how to approach. "how" is missing on line 58
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    Area: DocumentationFor developer documentation related to the p5.js editor
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    Help WantedWould love additional input or contributions!
    and removed
    Needs DiscussionRequires further conversation or consensus
    Help WantedWould love additional input or contributions!
    on Apr 30, 2026
  3. VikasKSingh05 commented on May 14, 2026

    @VikasKSingh05

    I’d like to work on improving the formatting and structural consistency of CONTRIBUTING.md while keeping the content itself unchanged. Kindly assign this to me!

  4. VikasKSingh05 commented on Oct 7, 2026

    @VikasKSingh05

    Hi! I've opened PR #4347 to address this issue.
    It improves the formatting and structure of CONTRIBUTING.md with consistent spacing and list formatting, without changing the wording or links.
    Thanks!

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