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title: FRE-27 Contribution Guidelines
date: 2026-03-09
status: completed
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## Summary

Created comprehensive documentation for new developer onboarding.

## Files Created

### docs/CONTRIBUTING.md
**Purpose:** Setup and workflow guide for new developers

**Sections:**
- Prerequisites (Node.js, pnpm, Git, Paperclip API)
- Setup instructions with commands
- Heartbeat workflow explanation
- Project structure overview
- Getting started guide
- Documentation guidelines
- Testing requirements
- Code style guidelines
- Reporting issues process
- Commit guidelines

### docs/COMPONENT_PATTERNS.md
**Purpose:** Component architecture and patterns reference

**Sections:**
- Architecture overview
- Standard component patterns (Button, Form Inputs, Cards, Tabs, Modals)
- Layout patterns (Page Wrapper, Navigation Pane)
- Data display patterns (Table, Status Badge)
- Best practices (props order, defaults, type safety, accessibility)
- Testing guidelines
- Component naming conventions
- When to create new components
- Review checklist

## Acceptance Criteria Met

✅ New developer can add a screen in < 1 hour  
✅ Clear onboarding documentation exists  
✅ Component patterns documented  

## Issue

[FRE-27](/PAP/issues/FRE-27) - Phase 5.3: Contribution Guidelines

**Status:** ✅ Complete

**Comment Posted:** 2026-03-09T15:56:52.252Z