feat: Update frontend dependencies and add contributing guide

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md

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+---
+name: Bug report
+about: Create a report to help us improve
+title: '[BUG] '
+labels: bug
+assignees: ''
+---
+
+## Expected Behavior
+<!-- A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen -->
+
+## Actual Behavior
+<!-- A clear and concise description of what actually happens -->
+
+## Steps to Reproduce
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+## Environment
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+## Additional Context
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.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md

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+---
+name: Feature request
+about: Suggest an idea for this project
+title: '[FEATURE] '
+labels: enhancement
+assignees: ''
+---
+
+## Is your feature request related to a problem?
+<!-- Please describe a clear and concise description of what the problem is. E.g. I'm always frustrated when [...] -->
+
+## Is your feature request related to a use case?
+<!-- If yes, describe what it would enable and why it would be beneficial -->
+
+## Proposed Solution
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+## Examples
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+## Additional Context
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+
+## Use Cases
+<!-- Use cases where this feature would be useful -->
+
+## Workaround
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+
+## Alternatives Considered
+<!-- Any other solutions you've considered -->
+
+## Support for Platform
+<!-- If this is a platform-specific feature, indicate which platforms -->
+

CONTRIBUTING.md

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+# Contributing to Encoding_Database
+
+Thanks for your interest in contributing! This guide will help you get started.
+
+## Development Setup
+
+1. **Fork the repository** via GitHub and clone your fork:
+   ```bash
+   gh repo clone oliverdougherC/Encoding_Database
+   cd Encoding_Database
+   git remote add upstream https://github.com/oliverdougherC/Encoding_Database.git
+   ```
+
+2. **Create a feature branch** from main:
+   ```bash
+   git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature main
+   ```
+
+3. **Install dependencies**:
+   ```bash
+   # Server
+   cd server
+   npm ci
+   npm run build
+
+   # Frontend
+   cd ../frontend
+   npm ci
+   npm run build
+
+   # Client (optional)
+   cd ../client
+   python -m venv ../.myenv
+   ../.myenv/Scripts/pip install -r requirements.txt
+   ```
+
+4. **Make your changes** and test locally:
+   ```bash
+   # Run server dev server
+   cd server
+   npm run dev
+
+   # Run frontend dev server (separate terminal)
+   cd frontend
+   npm run dev
+   ```
+
+## Code Quality Checks
+
+Before submitting a PR, ensure all CI checks pass:
+
+- `build-frontend` — Frontend build must succeed
+- `build-server` — Server build must succeed
+- `audit-node` — No critical npm vulnerabilities
+- `audit-python` — No critical Python vulnerabilities
+
+## Pull Request Process
+
+1. **Commit your changes** with clear, descriptive commit messages following conventional commit format:
+   ```bash
+   feat(client): add support for new encoder
+   fix(server): correct endpoint typo
+   docs(readme): update installation instructions
+   ```
+
+2. **Push your branch**:
+   ```bash
+   git push origin feature/amazing-feature
+   ```
+
+3. **Open a Pull Request** via GitHub and fill in the PR template.
+
+4. **Request reviews** from Oliver or other maintainers.
+
+## Coding Standards
+
+- **TypeScript/JavaScript**: Use strict TypeScript and functional programming patterns
+- **Python**: Follow PEP 8 style guide
+- **Testing**: Add tests when adding new functionality
+- **Documentation**: Keep README and code comments updated
+
+## Getting Help
+
+- Open an issue if you encounter bugs or have questions
+- Check existing discussions for similar topics
+- Reach out to Oliver directly if you need help
+
+Thanks again for contributing! 🎉

frontend/next.config.ts

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 import type { NextConfig } from "next";
 
 const nextConfig: NextConfig = {
-  // Skip ESLint during production builds (handled separately in CI)
-  eslint: {
-    ignoreDuringBuilds: true,
-  },
   headers: async () => [
     {
       source: '/(.*)',