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Summary

This pull request significantly enhances the README.md and CONTRIBUTING.md files to improve the developer experience for new users and contributors.

Key Improvements to README.md

  • Added Quick Start Section: A minimal, self-contained C++ code example has been added to help new users get started with CacheLib quickly.
  • Added Key Features Section: A clear, concise list of CacheLib's main features has been included to highlight its capabilities.
  • Added "Why Use CacheLib?" Section: This new section explains the ideal use cases for CacheLib and helps users understand when it is the right choice.
  • Added Architecture Overview: A high-level overview of CacheLib's architecture has been added to provide context for new contributors.
  • Improved Build Instructions: The build and installation steps have been consolidated and clarified for a smoother setup process.
  • Added Community Section: Links to GitHub Issues, Discussions, and Stack Overflow have been added to help users find support.

Key Improvements to CONTRIBUTING.md

  • Added Documentation Contributions Section: Clear instructions have been added for contributors who wish to improve the documentation.
  • Added Code Style Guidelines: A reference to the .clang-format file and code formatting expectations has been included.
  • Added PR Template Information: The pull request process and template are now described to guide contributors.
  • Improved Overall Clarity: The document has been reorganized for better readability.

These changes aim to make CacheLib more accessible and welcoming to both new users and potential contributors.

Test Plan

This is a documentation-only change. All code examples have been reviewed for correctness.

  • Verified that the Quick Start code example is correct and compiles.
  • Reviewed all new sections for clarity and accuracy.
  • Checked all links to ensure they are valid.

- Add Quick Start section with minimal code example to README
- Add Key Features section highlighting CacheLib capabilities
- Add Why Use CacheLib section explaining use cases
- Add Architecture Overview section for better understanding
- Improve Getting Started section with clearer build instructions
- Add Community section with links to resources
- Enhance CONTRIBUTING.md with documentation contribution guidelines
- Add code style guidelines and PR template description
- Improve overall clarity and organization of both documents
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@vj7-byte vj7-byte requested review from AlnisM and pbhandar2 January 29, 2026 17:47
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