- Replace old docs structure with new comprehensive documentation
- Organize into 8 major sections (0-START-HERE through 7-DEVELOPMENT)
- Convert CONFIGURATION.md, CONTRIBUTING.md, MAINTAINER_GUIDE.md to redirects
- Remove outdated MIGRATION.md and DESIGN_PRINCIPLES.md
- Fix all internal documentation links and cross-references
- Add progressive disclosure paths for different user types
- Include 44 focused guides covering all features
- Update README.md to remove v1.0 breaking changes notice
* chore: bump esperanto for anthropic on langchain
* docs: improve contribution workflow and project governance
Implements a comprehensive contribution management system to maintain project quality and vision while welcoming community contributions.
Key Changes:
- Updated CONTRIBUTING.md with clear issue-first workflow
- Added "willing to contribute" checkbox to issue templates
- Created DESIGN_PRINCIPLES.md documenting project vision and principles
- Added comprehensive PR template with quality checklists
- Created MAINTAINER_GUIDE.md with review processes and templates
- Added .github/README.md explaining the contribution flow
Benefits:
- Prevents wasted effort on misaligned contributions
- Maintains architectural consistency
- Provides clear expectations for contributors
- Gives maintainers tools to manage contributions effectively
- Educates contributors on project goals and standards
Related to managing increased community contributions while maintaining project direction.
