From c587a5bf09db8a5bcb7d7572b5aff73908186646 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Nicklas Lundin <nicklasl@spotify.com>
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:05:31 +0100
Subject: [PATCH] docs: add getting involved section to contribution guidelines

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 CONTRIBUTING.md | 11 +++++++++++
 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+)

diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
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 # CONTRIBUTING
 
+## Getting Involved
+
+We welcome contributions and are happy to discuss ideas, answer questions, and help you get started.
+
+**Before opening a pull request**, please open an issue or start a discussion with the maintainers. This helps us:
+- Ensure the change aligns with the project's direction
+- Avoid duplicate or conflicting work
+- Provide guidance on implementation approach
+
+We're friendly and responsive—don't hesitate to reach out!
+
 ## Formatting
 
 This repo uses [ktlint](https://github.com/JLLeitschuh/ktlint-gradle) for formatting.