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+# Contributing to siz
+
+We welcome contributions to the `siz` project under the Apache License v2.0. Whether you're looking to fix bugs, add new features, or improve documentation, your help is greatly appreciated.
+
+Here's how you can contribute:
+
+1. **Fork the Repository**: Fork the `siz` repository to your GitHub account.
+
+2. **Clone the Repository**: Clone the forked repository to your local machine.
+
+    ```text
+    git clone https://github.com/<your-username>/siz.git
+    ```
+
+3. **Create a New Branch**: Create a new branch for your changes.
+
+    ```text
+    git checkout -b add-new-feature
+    ```
+
+4. **Make Your Changes**: Make changes to the code or documentation.
+
+5. **Commit Your Changes**: Commit your changes to your branch. Include a commit message that briefly describes your changes.
+
+    ```text
+    git commit -m "Add new feature"
+    ```
+
+6. **Push Your Changes**: Push your changes to your forked repository on GitHub.
+
+    ```text
+    git push origin add-new-feature
+    ```
+
+7. **Submit a Pull Request**: Follow the [GitHub Pull Request instructions](https://docs.github.com/en/pull-requests/collaborating-with-pull-requests/proposing-changes-to-your-work-with-pull-requests/creating-a-pull-request) to create a new pull request with your proposed changes.
+
+**Before submitting a pull request**, please ensure your code compiles and all tests, including the clippy lints, pass. If you're adding a new feature, please add tests that cover the new feature.
+
+You can run the following commands in the root of your downstream source repository to execute these tests before you submit your pull request:
+
+```text
+cargo test
+cargo clippy
+```
+
+Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need help contributing.
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 ## Contributing
 
-We welcome contributions to the `siz` project under the Apache License v2.0. Whether you're looking to fix bugs, add new features, or improve documentation, your help is greatly appreciated.
-
-Here's how you can contribute:
-
-1. **Fork the Repository**: Fork the `siz` repository to your GitHub account.
-
-2. **Clone the Repository**: Clone the forked repository to your local machine.
-
-    ```text
-    git clone https://github.com/<your-username>/siz.git
-    ```
-
-3. **Create a New Branch**: Create a new branch for your changes.
-
-    ```text
-    git checkout -b add-new-feature
-    ```
-
-4. **Make Your Changes**: Make changes to the code or documentation.
-
-5. **Commit Your Changes**: Commit your changes to your branch. Include a commit message that briefly describes your changes.
-
-    ```text
-    git commit -m "Add new feature"
-    ```
-
-6. **Push Your Changes**: Push your changes to your forked repository on GitHub.
-
-    ```text
-    git push origin add-new-feature
-    ```
-
-7. **Submit a Pull Request**: Follow the [GitHub Pull Request instructions](https://docs.github.com/en/pull-requests/collaborating-with-pull-requests/proposing-changes-to-your-work-with-pull-requests/creating-a-pull-request) to create a new pull request with your proposed changes.
-
-**Before submitting a pull request**, please ensure your code compiles and all tests, including the clippy lints, pass. If you're adding a new feature, please add tests that cover the new feature.
-
-You can run the following commands in the root of your downstream source repository to execute these tests before you submit your pull request:
-
-```text
-cargo test
-cargo clippy
-```
-
-Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need help contributing.
+Please see [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md).
 
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