Added Contribution markdown file and a section in the readme.

CONTRIBUTING.md

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+# Contributing to OpenNoodl
+
+Thank you for your interest in contributing! Here’s how you can help:
+
+## How to Contribute
+
+1. **Fork the repository** and create your feature branch:
+   ```bash
+   git checkout -b feature/my-feature
+   ```
+2. **Make your changes** and ensure your code follows the existing style and conventions.
+3. **Test your changes** locally.
+4. **Commit your changes** with a clear message:
+   ```bash
+   git commit -am 'Add new feature'
+   ```
+5. **Push to your branch**:
+   ```bash
+   git push origin feature/my-feature
+   ```
+6. **Open a pull request** on GitHub. Describe your changes and the motivation behind them.
+
+## Guidelines
+
+- The branch name should be descriptive of the feature or fix. Either `feature/<my-feature>` or `fix/<my-fix>` prefixes are recommended. Also including an issue number can be helpful.
+- Follow the coding style used in the project.
+- Write clear, concise commit messages.
+- Add tests for new features or bug fixes when possible.
+- Document any new functionality.
+
+## Need Help?
+
+- Join our [community](https://the-low-code-foundation.fibery.io/invite/5NtlTThnCPh2vaAk)
+- Open an issue for questions or suggestions.
+
+Thank you for helping improve OpenNoodl!

README.md

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 # OpenNoodl
 
-OpenNoodl is a fork of the original Noodl open source code under GPL-3.0 license. OpenNoodl / Noodl is a front end React app builder with a visual programming interface. 
+OpenNoodl is a fork of the original Noodl open source code under GPL-3.0 license. OpenNoodl / Noodl is a front end React app builder with a visual programming interface.
 
 OpenNoodl will aim to stay entirely in sync with the original repository, including future updates to this repository. A roadmap for updates will be published soon.
 
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 See the original Noodl documentation below
 
+# Contribution
+
+We welcome contributions to OpenNoodl! To contribute:
+
+1. **Fork the repository** and create your feature branch (`git checkout -b feature/my-feature`).
+2. **Make your changes** and follow the existing code style.
+3. **Test your changes** locally.
+4. **Commit your changes** (`git commit -am 'Add new feature'`).
+5. **Push to your branch** (`git push origin feature/my-feature`).
+6. **Open a pull request** describing your changes.
+
+See [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for details and our code of conduct.
+
+If you have questions, join our [community](https://the-low-code-foundation.fibery.io/invite/5NtlTThnCPh2vaAk) or open an issue.
+
 # Noodl
 
 [Noodl](https://noodl.net) is a low-code platform where designers and developers build custom applications and experiences. Designed as a visual programming environment, it aims to expedite your development process. It promotes the swift and efficient creation of applications, requiring minimal coding knowledge.
@@ -88,5 +103,5 @@ Packaged licensed under MIT:
 - `noodl-runtime`
 - `noodl-viewer-cloud`
 - `noodl-viewer-react`
-  
+
 You can find a MIT LICENSE file in each of these packages. The rest of the repository is licensed under GPLv3.