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+## Contribution Guidelines
+
+We welcome contributions to the CodeChef CU Chapter Backend. To contribute, follow these guidelines:
+
+1. Fork the repository.
+2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix: `git checkout -b feature-name`.
+3. Make your changes and commit them with a clear and concise message.
+4. Push your changes to your fork: `git push origin feature-name`.
+5. Open a pull request, referencing any relevant issues.
+
+Ensure your code adheres to the existing coding standards and includes relevant tests.
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 3. Set up environment variables
 4. Start the server: `npm start`
 
-## Contribution Guidelines
-
-We welcome contributions to the CodeChef CU Chapter Backend. To contribute, follow these guidelines:
-
-1. Fork the repository.
-2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix: `git checkout -b feature-name`.
-3. Make your changes and commit them with a clear and concise message.
-4. Push your changes to your fork: `git push origin feature-name`.
-5. Open a pull request, referencing any relevant issues.
-
-Ensure your code adheres to the existing coding standards and includes relevant tests.
-
 ## License
 
 This project is licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE).