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Add Codespaces setup guide for new contributors #3590

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Summary

Adds instructions to run CARE in GitHub Codespaces without Docker or Python 3.13,
helping new contributors explore and test the app immediately.

Changes:

  • Adds manual venv + pip setup guide
  • Adds SQLite fallback for database configuration
  • Documents Python 3.12 limitations in Codespaces

Future work: Add devcontainer for full Docker + Python 3.13 support.

Architecture Changes

No architectural changes. Documentation only.

Merge Checklist

  • Documentation updated
  • No tests required (docs-only change)
  • Linting: N/A (Markdown only)

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