Release v0.2.0: Lua scripting, web dashboard, and documentation

Author: stylebending

CONTRIBUTING.md

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+# Contributing to Windows Event Automation Engine
+
+Thank you for your interest in contributing! This document will help you get started.
+
+## Getting Started
+
+1. **Fork the repository** on GitHub
+2. **Clone your fork**:
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/win_event_engine.git
+   cd win_event_engine
+   ```
+3. **Install prerequisites**:
+   - [Rust](https://rustup.rs/) (latest stable)
+   - [Visual Studio Build Tools](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads/) (Windows only)
+
+## Development Setup
+
+```bash
+# Build the project
+cargo build --release
+
+# Run tests
+cargo test
+
+# Run with example config
+cargo run --release -- -c config.toml.example
+```
+
+## Code Style
+
+- Follow standard Rust formatting (`cargo fmt`)
+- Run clippy before committing (`cargo clippy`)
+- Keep functions focused and documented
+- Use meaningful variable names
+
+## Testing
+
+```bash
+# Run all tests
+cargo test
+
+# Run specific crate tests
+cargo test -p engine
+cargo test -p actions
+
+# Run with output
+cargo test -- --nocapture
+```
+
+## Submitting Changes
+
+1. **Create a branch** for your feature/fix:
+   ```bash
+   git checkout -b feature/my-feature
+   ```
+
+2. **Make your changes** and test them
+
+3. **Commit with clear messages**:
+   ```bash
+   git commit -m "Add feature X to do Y"
+   ```
+
+4. **Push to your fork**:
+   ```bash
+   git push origin feature/my-feature
+   ```
+
+5. **Open a Pull Request** on GitHub with:
+   - Clear description of changes
+   - Why the change is needed
+   - Testing performed
+
+## Areas for Contribution
+
+- Bug fixes
+- New event source plugins
+- New action types
+- Documentation improvements
+- Lua API enhancements
+- Performance optimizations
+
+## Questions?
+
+- Open an issue for bugs or feature requests
+- Check existing issues and PRs first
+- Join discussions in open issues
+
+## License
+
+By contributing, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the MIT License.