Added contribution guidelines (#834)

* Added contribution guidelines

Author: soumeh01

CONTRIBUTING.md

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-# Contributing to this extension
+# Contribution Guide
+
+Thank you for your interest in contributing to our project.
+
+## Ways to Contribute
+
+There are multiple ways you can contribute to this project:
+
+1. **Report an Issue**: If you encounter a bug or have a suggestion, please open an issue on our
+[GitHub Issues page](https://github.com/Open-CMSIS-Pack/vscode-cmsis-debugger/issues) to start the discussion about your proposal.
+
+2. **Open a Pull Request**: Contributions are welcome, whether you're fixing a bug, adding a new feature, or improving
+documentation. You can submit a pull request to our
+[GitHub repository](https://github.com/Open-CMSIS-Pack/vscode-cmsis-debugger/pulls) to:
+   - Provide a bug fix
+   - Add new features or enhancements
+   - Improve or expand existing documentation
+
+### Report an Issue
+
+Please feel free to raise an [issue on GitHub](https://github.com/Open-CMSIS-Pack/vscode-cmsis-debugger/issues)
+to report misbehavior (i.e. bugs).
+
+Issues are your best way to interact directly with the development team and the community.
+We encourage you to add implementation suggestions, as this enables the community to collaboratively shape the solutions needed.
+
+We shall be monitoring and responding to issues as best we can.
+Please attempt to avoid filing duplicates of open or closed items when possible.
+We use labels to classify and filter issues. See the [available set of labels](https://github.com/Open-CMSIS-Pack/vscode-cmsis-debugger/labels).
+
+### Open a Pull Request
+
+We encourage contributions of all sizes, but please keep each contribution focused and independent. We prefer smaller,
+more manageable pull requests, which makes it easier for us to review, provide feedback, and merge changes quickly.
+
+You can submit a pull request at our [GitHub Pull Requests page](https://github.com/Open-CMSIS-Pack/vscode-cmsis-debugger/pulls).
+
+#### Contribution Process
+
+To make a successful contribution, please follow these steps:
+
+1. **Fork the Repository**: Start by forking the repository to your GitHub account.
+
+2. **Make Your Changes**:
+   - Implement your changes, ensuring that you match the existing coding style and documentation conventions.
+   - Write unit tests for your code to ensure it is functional and reliable.
+   - If the code in the file is completely generated by AI, please add a minimal transparency comment at the beginning of the file:
+
+      ```typescript
+      // generated with AI
+      ```
+
+3. **Write a Clear Commit Message**: Write a concise and informative commit message summarizing your changes.
+
+4. **Push to Your Fork**: Push your changes to your forked repository.
+
+5. **Submit a Pull Request (PR)**: Open a pull request against the main repository.
+
+### Review Process
+
+Our team will review your proposed changes as soon as possible and provide feedback.
+
+📝 **Note**: *Contributors may use AI-assisted tools when creating code. All contributions must be reviewed and must comply with the project’s license and contribution standards.*
+
+Thank you for helping us improve this project! We value your effort and commitment.