Update contributing guidelines

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml

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+name: Bug report
+description: Create a bug report to help us improve the project
+title: "[Bug]: "
+labels: ["bug"]
+projects: ["qdrvm/1"]
+body:
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: |
+        ## Bug Report
+
+        Before you submit a bug report, please ensure that:
+
+        - The bug has not already been reported in the project.
+        - You have searched the existing issues to make sure the bug has not already been reported.
+
+        If the above conditions are met, please fill out the following information.
+
+  - type: input
+    id: bug-summary
+    attributes:
+      label: Bug Summary
+      description: Provide a brief summary of the bug.
+      placeholder: e.g., "Error occurs when..."
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: bug-description
+    attributes:
+      label: Bug Description
+      description: Provide a detailed description of the bug.
+      placeholder: Describe the bug in detail...
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: bug-reproduction
+    attributes:
+      label: Steps to Reproduce
+      description: Provide detailed steps to reproduce the bug. Explain what command was executed to start the node, what mode (validator, sync node, etc.) was used, how many nodes were running, etc.
+      placeholder: e.g., "1. Start the node with the following command..."
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: bug-effects
+    attributes:
+      label: Effects of the Bug
+      description: Explain the effects of the bug, including any incorrect behavior, error messages, logs, stack traces, core dumps, etc.
+      placeholder: e.g., "The application crashes with the error message..."
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: bug-expected-behavior
+    attributes:
+      label: Expected Behavior
+      description: Describe what you expected to happen.
+      placeholder: e.g., "I expected the application to..."
+    validations:
+      required: false
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: bug-system-info
+    attributes:
+      label: System Information
+      description: Provide information about your system, such as OS, compiler, and docker image version or project version (or commit hash).
+      placeholder: e.g., OS, Compiler, Project Version
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: bug-additional-context
+    attributes:
+      label: Additional Context
+      description: Add any other context about the problem here.
+      placeholder: e.g., "This bug only seems to occur when..."
+    validations:
+      required: false

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml

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+blank_issues_enabled: false

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/enhancement.yml

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+name: Enhancement for KAGOME
+description: Suggest an improvement to an existing feature in the KAGOME project.
+title: "[Bug]: "
+labels: ["Enhancement"]
+projects: ["qdrvm/1"]
+body:
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Description
+      description: Describe the enhancement that you are proposing for the KAGOME project.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Motivation
+      description: Explain why this enhancement is beneficial
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: dropdown
+    attributes:
+      label: Are you planning to do it yourself in a pull request ?
+      description: Any contribution is greatly appreciated. We are more than happy to provide help on the process.
+      options:
+        - "Yes"
+        - "No"
+        - Maybe
+    validations:
+      required: true

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml

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+name: Feature request
+description: Suggest a new feature for the KAGOME project
+title: "[Feature Request]: "
+projects: ["qdrvm/1"]
+body:
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: |
+        ## Feature Request
+
+        Before you submit a feature request, please ensure that:
+
+        - The feature does not already exist in the project.
+        - The feature is aligned with the project's goals and roadmap.
+        - You have searched the existing issues to make sure the feature has not already been requested.
+
+        If the above conditions are met, please fill out the following information.
+
+  - type: dropdown
+    id: feature-type
+    attributes:
+      label: Component
+      description: Select the component that this feature request is related to.
+      options:
+        - Grandpa
+        - Babe
+        - Parachains validation
+        - Runtime
+        - Host functions
+        - Network
+        - RPC
+        - Storage
+        - Transaction pool
+        - Off-chain workers
+        - Consensus
+        - Utilities
+        - Other
+      default: 12 # index of "Other"
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: feature-description
+    attributes:
+      label: Feature Description
+      description: Provide a detailed description of the feature. Mention benefits this feature will bring to the project and its users or developers.
+      placeholder: Describe the feature in detail...
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: feature-additional-info
+    attributes:
+      label: References and additional Information
+      description: Add any references (e.g. to specification or existing implementation in other repos) or additional information that may be relevant to the feature request.
+      placeholder: e.g., "This feature is important because..."
+    validations:
+      required: false

.github/pull_request_template.md

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 <!-- We must be able to understand the design of your change from this description. If we can't get a good idea of what the code will be doing from the description here, the pull request may be closed at the maintainers' discretion. -->
 <!-- Keep in mind that the maintainer reviewing this PR may not be familiar with or have worked with the code here recently, so please walk us through the concepts. -->
 
-### Benefits
-
-<!-- What benefits will be realized by the code change? -->
-
 ### Possible Drawbacks
 
 <!-- What are the possible side-effects or negative impacts of the code change? -->
 <!-- If no drawbacks, explicitly mention this (write None) -->
 
-### Usage Examples or Tests <!-- Optional -->
+## Checklist Before Opening a PR
+
+Before you open a Pull Request (PR), please make sure you've completed the following steps and confirm by answering 'Yes' to each item:
 
-<!-- Point reviewers to the test, code example or documentation which shows usage example of this feature -->
+1. **Code is formatted**: Have you run your code through clang-format to ensure it adheres to the project's coding standards? **[Yes|No]**
+2. **Code is documented**: Have you added comments and documentation to your code according to the guidelines in the project's [contributing guidelines](https://github.com/qdrvm/kagome/CONTRIBUTING.md)? **[Yes|No]**
+3. **Self-review**: Have you reviewed your own code to ensure it is free of typos, syntax errors, logical errors, and unresolved TODOs or FIXME without linking to an issue? **[Yes|No]**
+4. **Zombienet Tests**: Have you ensured that the zombienet tests are passing? Zombienet is a network simulation and testing tool used in this project. It's important to ensure that these tests pass to maintain the stability and reliability of the project. **[Yes|No]**
 
-### Alternate Designs <!-- Optional -->
+<!-- Please answer 'Yes' to each of these items in your PR description to confirm that you've completed them. This will help maintain the quality of the project and facilitate efficient collaboration. -->
 
-<!-- Explain what other alternates were considered and why the proposed version was selected -->

CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md

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+# Code of Conduct
+
+## 1. Purpose
+
+A primary goal of open-sourcing KAGOME is to be inclusive to the largest number of contributors, with the most varied and diverse backgrounds possible. As such, we are committed to providing a friendly, safe and welcoming environment for all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ability, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and religion (or lack thereof).
+
+## 2. Expected Behavior
+
+The following behaviors are expected and requested of all community members:
+
+- Participate in an authentic and active way. In doing so, you contribute to the health and longevity of this community.
+- Exercise consideration and respect in your speech and actions.
+- Attempt collaboration before conflict.
+- Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech.
+- Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants.
+
+## 3. Unacceptable Behavior
+
+The following behaviors are considered harassment and are unacceptable within our community:
+
+- Violence, threats of violence or violent language directed against another person.
+- Sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic, ableist or otherwise discriminatory jokes and language.
+- Posting or displaying sexually explicit or violent material.
+- Personal insults, particularly those related to gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or disability.
+
+## 4. Consequences of Unacceptable Behavior
+
+Unacceptable behavior from any community member will not be tolerated. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately.
+
+If a community member engages in unacceptable behavior, the project maintainers may take any action they deem appropriate, up to and including a temporary ban or permanent expulsion from the community without warning.
+
+## 5. Reporting Guidelines
+
+If you are subject to or witness unacceptable behavior, or have any other concerns, please notify a community moderator as soon as possible.
+
+## 6. Addressing Grievances
+
+If you feel you have been falsely or unfairly accused of violating this Code of Conduct, you should notify the project maintainers with a concise description of your grievance.
+
+## 7. Scope
+
+This Code of Conduct applies both within project spaces and in public spaces when an individual is representing the project or its community.
+
+## 8. Contact info
+
+Quadrivium Numera Pte. Ltd. can be reached at github[at]qdrvm.io
+
+## 9. License and attribution
+
+This Code of Conduct is distributed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike license.
+
+Portions of text derived from the [Django Code of Conduct](https://www.djangoproject.com/conduct/) and the [Geek Feminism Anti-Harassment Policy](http://geekfeminism.wikia.com/wiki/Conference_anti-harassment/Policy).