doc: add a separate document about support and contribution

Author: d-biehl

docs/.vitepress/config.mts

@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ export default defineConfig({
     nav: [
       { text: "Home", link: "/" },
       { text: "Documentation", link: "/01_about" },
-      { text: "Contribute", link: "https://github.com/robotcodedev" },
+      { text: "Support & Contribute", link: "/05_contributing" },
       { text: "Q&A", link: "https://github.com/robotcodedev/robotcode/discussions/categories/q-a" },
       {
         text: pkg.version,

docs/05_contributing/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,51 @@
+# Support & Contribute
+
+RobotCode is a powerful, open-source toolset designed to enhance development with Robot Framework. With features like intelligent code completion, test discovery, and seamless debugging, RobotCode makes test automation **faster, easier, and more efficient** for teams and individuals worldwide.
+
+## 🌎 Built for the Community, by the Community
+
+RobotCode is **100% open-source and community-driven**. Our mission is to provide a **modern, intuitive, and feature-rich development experience** for Robot Framework users. Unlike commercial alternatives, RobotCode is developed **by and for the community**, allowing it to adapt quickly to user needs and ensuring a transparent, collaborative development process.
+
+Maintaining a project of this scale requires **continuous development, support, and infrastructure**. This includes keeping up with frequent Robot Framework updates, ensuring compatibility with multiple IDEs, and optimizing performance for larger test suites. As RobotCode grows, so does the demand for **new features, bug fixes, documentation, and long-term stability**. That’s why we need **your support** to keep RobotCode sustainable and thriving.
+
+## 💡 Why Support RobotCode?
+
+Your contributions help us:
+
+- ✅ **Continue active development** – More funding means more dedicated time for improvements and new features.
+- ✅ **Fix bugs faster** – With financial support, we can prioritize critical issues and reduce delays in updates.
+- ✅ **Ensure long-term stability** – Keeping up with the latest Robot Framework versions and evolving industry needs.
+- ✅ **Enhance documentation & learning resources** – Making it easier for individuals and teams to get started with RobotCode.
+- ✅ **Expand community support** – More engagement, better responsiveness, and stronger collaboration.
+
+💯 **Transparent Funding:** Every contribution is publicly tracked, ensuring complete transparency on how funds are used.
+
+## 📈 How You Can Support RobotCode
+
+### 💰 Financial Contributions
+
+The most direct way to help RobotCode stay sustainable and grow is through financial contributions. If you or your company use RobotCode and find it valuable, consider supporting the project:
+
+- **[Become a Backer or Sponsor on Open Collective](https://opencollective.com/robotcode)** – Recurring or one-time donations to support ongoing development.
+- **[Sponsor RobotCode on GitHub](https://github.com/sponsors/robotcodedev)** – Show your support directly through GitHub Sponsors.
+
+### ❤️ Contribute Beyond Financial Support
+
+RobotCode thrives on community contributions. Active participation helps shape the future of the project. Whether you're a developer, writer, tester, or advocate, your contributions make a difference.
+
+We understand that not everyone can contribute financially, but **there are many other valuable ways to support RobotCode**:
+
+- 💻 **Contribute Code** – Help improve RobotCode by fixing bugs, adding features, or optimizing performance on [GitHub](https://github.com/robotcode-dev/robotcode).
+- 📖 **Improve Documentation** – Writing tutorials, FAQs, or guides makes it easier for new users to start using RobotCode.
+- 🔍 **Report Bugs & Share Feedback** – Testing new releases, reporting issues, and suggesting improvements helps the project evolve.
+- 📢 **Spread the Word** – Recommend RobotCode to colleagues, write blog posts, give talks, or share it on social media.
+- 🤝 **Engage with the Community** – Join discussions, answer questions, and help others in forums or social media channels.
+
+**Every form of support matters!** Whether through financial contributions or active participation, your help ensures RobotCode remains a thriving, open-source project for the entire community. You are an essential part of this project, and every contribution makes a difference.
+
+## 🚀 Join Us in Shaping the Future of Test Automation
+
+By supporting RobotCode, you help ensure that **Robot Framework users worldwide have access to a powerful, reliable, and evolving toolset**. Together, we can make **test automation better for everyone**.
+
+👉 **[Support RobotCode on Open Collective](https://opencollective.com/robotcode)**
+👉 **[Sponsor RobotCode on GitHub](https://github.com/sponsors/robotcodedev)**