docs: clarify recommended onboarding path in contributing guide #3120
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Adds a short onboarding note to clarify the recommended setup path for new contributors.
What
Adds a short onboarding note to CONTRIBUTING_GUIDE.md to clarify the recommended learning and setup path for new contributors.
Why
From a beginner’s perspective, it was unclear when to use Docker versus a local build. This change reflects the recommended flow already described by maintainers and in the README.
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