new contributor docs

docs/contributing/CONTRIBUTING.md

@@ -12,10 +12,10 @@ To join, just raise your hand on the InvokeAI Discord server (#dev-chat) or the
 ### Areas of contribution: 
 
 #### Development
-If you’d like to help with development, please see our [development guide](contribution_guides/development.md). If you’re unfamiliar with contributing to open source projects, there is a tutorial contained within the development guide.
+If you’d like to help with development, please see our [development guide](contribution_guides/development.md). If you’re unfamiliar with contributing to open source projects, take a look at our [new contributor guide](contribution_guides/newContributorChecklist.md).
 
 #### Nodes
-If you’d like to help with development, please see our [nodes contribution guide](/nodes/contributingNodes). If you’re unfamiliar with contributing to open source projects, there is a tutorial contained within the development guide.
+If you’d like to add a Node, please see our [nodes contribution guide](../nodes/contributingNodes.md).
 
 #### Documentation
 If you’d like to help with documentation, please see our [documentation guide](contribution_guides/documentation.md).

docs/contributing/contribution_guides/development.md

@@ -27,56 +27,6 @@ There are two paths to making a development contribution:
 * Use Python and Typescript’s typing systems, and consider using an editor with [LSP](https://microsoft.github.io/language-server-protocol/) support to streamline development
 * Make all communications public. This ensure knowledge is shared with the whole community
 
-## **How do I make a contribution?**
-
-Never made an open source contribution before? Wondering how contributions work in our project? Here's a quick rundown!
-
-Before starting these steps, ensure you have your local environment [configured for development](../LOCAL_DEVELOPMENT.md).
-
-1.  Find a [good first issue](https://github.com/invoke-ai/InvokeAI/contribute) that you are interested in addressing or a feature that you would like to add. Then, reach out to our team in the [#dev-chat](https://discord.com/channels/1020123559063990373/1049495067846524939) channel of the Discord to ensure you are  setup for success. 
-2. Fork the [InvokeAI](https://github.com/invoke-ai/InvokeAI) repository to your GitHub profile. This means that you will have a copy of the repository under **your-GitHub-username/InvokeAI**.
-3. Clone the repository to your local machine using:
-
-```bash
-git clone https://github.com/your-GitHub-username/InvokeAI.git
-```
-
-If you're unfamiliar with using Git through the commandline, [GitHub Desktop](https://desktop.github.com) is a easy-to-use alternative with a UI. You can do all the same steps listed here, but through the interface. 
-
-4. Create a new branch for your fix using:
-
-```bash
-git checkout -b branch-name-here
-```
-
-5. Make the appropriate changes for the issue you are trying to address or the feature that you want to add.
-6. Add the file contents of the changed files to the "snapshot" git uses to manage the state of the project, also known as the index:
-
-```bash
-git add insert-paths-of-changed-files-here
-```
-
-7. Store the contents of the index with a descriptive message.
-
-```bash
-git commit -m "Insert a short message of the changes made here"
-```
-
-8. Push the changes to the remote repository using
-
-```markdown
-git push origin branch-name-here
-```
-
-9. Submit a pull request to the **main** branch of the InvokeAI repository.
-10. Title the pull request with a short description of the changes made and the issue or bug number associated with your change. For example, you can title an issue like so "Added more log outputting to resolve #1234".
-11. In the description of the pull request, explain the changes that you made, any issues you think exist with the pull request you made, and any questions you have for the maintainer. It's OK if your pull request is not perfect (no pull request is), the reviewer will be able to help you fix any problems and improve it!
-12. Wait for the pull request to be reviewed by other collaborators.
-13. Make changes to the pull request if the reviewer(s) recommend them.
-14. Celebrate your success after your pull request is merged!
-
-If you’d like to learn more about contributing to Open Source projects, here is a [Getting Started Guide](https://opensource.com/article/19/7/create-pull-request-github). 
-
 ## **Where can I go for help?**
 
 If you need help, you can ask questions in the [#dev-chat](https://discord.com/channels/1020123559063990373/1049495067846524939) channel of the Discord.
@@ -85,6 +35,7 @@ For frontend related work, **@pyschedelicious** is the best person to reach out
 
 For backend related work, please reach out to **@blessedcoolant**, **@lstein**, **@StAlKeR7779** or **@pyschedelicious**.
 
+
 ## **What does the Code of Conduct mean for me?**
 
 Our [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md)  means that you are responsible for treating everyone on the project with respect and courtesy regardless of their identity. If you are the victim of any inappropriate behavior or comments as described in our Code of Conduct, we are here for you and will do the best to ensure that the abuser is reprimanded appropriately, per our code.

docs/contributing/contribution_guides/newContributorChecklist.md

@@ -0,0 +1,71 @@
+# New Contributor Guide
+
+If you're a new contributor to InvokeAI or Open Source Projects, this is the guide for you. 
+
+## New Contributor Checklist
+
+- [x] Set up your local development environment by following the steps outlined [here](../../installation/020_INSTALL_MANUAL.md#developer-install) 
+- [x] Set up your local tooling with [this guide](InvokeAI/contributing/LOCAL_DEVELOPMENT/#developing-invokeai-in-vscode). Feel free to skip this step if you already have tooling you're comfortable with. 
+- [x] Familiarize yourself with [Git](https://www.atlassian.com/git) & our project structure by reading through the [development documentation](development.md)
+- [x] Join the [#dev-chat](https://discord.com/channels/1020123559063990373/1049495067846524939) channel of the Discord
+- [x] Choose an issue to work on! This can be achieved by asking in the #dev-chat channel, tackling a [good first issue](https://github.com/invoke-ai/InvokeAI/contribute) or finding an item on the [roadmap](https://github.com/orgs/invoke-ai/projects/7)
+- [x] Happy development! Don't be afraid to ask for help - we want to help you get involved! 
+
+
+## How do I make a contribution?
+
+Never made an open source contribution before? Wondering how contributions work in our project? Here's a quick rundown!
+
+Before starting these steps, ensure you have your local environment [configured for development](../LOCAL_DEVELOPMENT.md).
+
+1.  Find a [good first issue](https://github.com/invoke-ai/InvokeAI/contribute) that you are interested in addressing or a feature that you would like to add. Then, reach out to our team in the [#dev-chat](https://discord.com/channels/1020123559063990373/1049495067846524939) channel of the Discord to ensure you are  setup for success. 
+2. Fork the [InvokeAI](https://github.com/invoke-ai/InvokeAI) repository to your GitHub profile. This means that you will have a copy of the repository under **your-GitHub-username/InvokeAI**.
+3. Clone the repository to your local machine using:
+
+```bash
+git clone https://github.com/your-GitHub-username/InvokeAI.git
+```
+
+If you're unfamiliar with using Git through the commandline, [GitHub Desktop](https://desktop.github.com) is a easy-to-use alternative with a UI. You can do all the same steps listed here, but through the interface. 
+
+4. Create a new branch for your fix using:
+
+```bash
+git checkout -b branch-name-here
+```
+
+5. Make the appropriate changes for the issue you are trying to address or the feature that you want to add.
+6. Add the file contents of the changed files to the "snapshot" git uses to manage the state of the project, also known as the index:
+
+```bash
+git add insert-paths-of-changed-files-here
+```
+
+7. Store the contents of the index with a descriptive message.
+
+```bash
+git commit -m "Insert a short message of the changes made here"
+```
+
+8. Push the changes to the remote repository using
+
+```markdown
+git push origin branch-name-here
+```
+
+9. Submit a pull request to the **main** branch of the InvokeAI repository.
+10. Title the pull request with a short description of the changes made and the issue or bug number associated with your change. For example, you can title an issue like so "Added more log outputting to resolve #1234".
+11. In the description of the pull request, explain the changes that you made, any issues you think exist with the pull request you made, and any questions you have for the maintainer. It's OK if your pull request is not perfect (no pull request is), the reviewer will be able to help you fix any problems and improve it!
+12. Wait for the pull request to be reviewed by other collaborators.
+13. Make changes to the pull request if the reviewer(s) recommend them.
+14. Celebrate your success after your pull request is merged!
+
+If you’d like to learn more about contributing to Open Source projects, here is a [Getting Started Guide](https://opensource.com/article/19/7/create-pull-request-github). 
+
+## **Where can I go for help?**
+
+If you need help, you can ask questions in the [#dev-chat](https://discord.com/channels/1020123559063990373/1049495067846524939) channel of the Discord.
+
+For frontend related work, **@pyschedelicious** is the best person to reach out to. 
+
+For backend related work, please reach out to **@blessedcoolant**, **@lstein**, **@StAlKeR7779** or **@pyschedelicious**.

mkdocs.yml

@@ -158,7 +158,7 @@ nav:
       - Development:
         - Overview: 'contributing/contribution_guides/development.md'
         - InvokeAI Architecture: 'contributing/ARCHITECTURE.md'
-        - Frontend Documentation: 'contributing/contribution_guides/development_guides/contributingToFrontend.md'
+        - Frontend Documentation: 'contributing/contribution_guides/contributingToFrontend.md'
         - Local Development: 'contributing/LOCAL_DEVELOPMENT.md'
       - Documentation: 'contributing/contribution_guides/documentation.md'
       - Nodes: 'contributing/INVOCATIONS.md'