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tony 2e1bb2e55e Major update to chorus.services platform 
- Extensive updates to system configuration and deployment
- Enhanced documentation and architecture improvements
- Updated dependencies and build configurations
- Improved service integrations and workflows

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A collaborator or code-contributor pack is aimed at developers, artists, or other contributors who might join your project. The goal is to give them everything they need to understand, evaluate, and start contributing, without being overwhelming. For a solo indie project, clarity and structure are key.

Here’s what to include:

1. Cover / Intro

  • Project name and logo.
  • Tagline or short mission statement.
  • High-level project overview in 1–2 sentences.

2. Project Overview

  • Genre, style, and scope of the project.
  • Core mechanics or features.
  • Current development stage (prototype, alpha, early access).
  • Vision and goals: what you hope to achieve creatively and technically.

3. How to Contribute

  • Areas of contribution needed (coding, art, sound, testing, level design).
  • How contributions will be managed (GitHub, GitLab, other VCS).
  • Coding standards or style guides (languages, frameworks, naming conventions).
  • Branching and pull request workflow.
  • Testing and QA procedures.

4. Technical Overview

  • Tech stack: languages, engines, libraries, frameworks.
  • Hardware/software requirements for running the project locally.
  • Build instructions (how to compile/run the project).
  • Dependencies and installation guides.
  • Architecture overview (how code is organized, major modules).

5. Assets & Tools

  • Links to art, audio, or other assets contributors can use.
  • Versioning info (if assets are managed separately).
  • Any proprietary tools, scripts, or plugins used in development.

6. Documentation

  • Links to detailed code documentation or API references.
  • In-line comments and style notes.
  • Roadmap for features or sprints (so contributors know priorities).

7. Community & Communication

  • Slack, Discord, or other chat channels.
  • Forum or issue tracker guidelines.
  • Code review process (who reviews, turnaround time).
  • Expected commitment or contribution etiquette.

8. Licensing & Legal

  • Open-source or proprietary license (MIT, GPL, proprietary, etc.).
  • Contributor license agreements if required.
  • IP ownership clarifications (who retains rights to contributions).

9. Quick Start / First Task

  • A simple, low-friction task to get new contributors involved.
  • Example: fix a small bug, add a small feature, polish an asset.
  • Step-by-step instructions to get up and running.

10. Contact / Support

  • Primary point of contact (email, messaging).
  • How contributors should ask questions or report issues.
  • Optional: links to FAQs or developer guides.

Tips:

  • Make it modular: some contributors only need the technical overview, some only need art assets—don’t force them to wade through everything.
  • Include visuals and diagrams for architecture, workflows, or asset pipelines.
  • Keep setup instructions simple—new contributors often drop out if onboarding is too complex.
  • Highlight low-friction ways to contribute first, then deeper tasks once they’re familiar.