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Improvements to Docs for new contributors#19344

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Improvements to Docs for new contributors#19344
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add a header paragraph to the top level contributing tab

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add install step to the Contributing code
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move issues for new contributors higher up on the page
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update the versions to modern versions
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Remove early link to gitwash and place description in the see also
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Clarify description of good first issues

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