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+# Getting Started (For Developers)
+
+This guide collects all the essential information new contributors need in one place.
+
+## 1. Required Reading
+- Main **README.md**
+- **CONTRIBUTING.md**
+- How to write a ripper (wiki guide)
+- Ripper requests list (good ideas for first PR)
+
+## 2. Setup Instructions
+1. Fork the repository
+2. Clone your fork
+3. Create a new branch
+4. Build with `mvn package`
+5. Make your changes and test them
+6. Push and open a Pull Request
+
+## 3. Recommended First Tasks
+Visit the “up-for-grabs” issues for easy starter tasks:
+https://github.com/4pr0n/ripme/labels/up-for-grabs
+
+## 4. Folder Structure
+- `src/main/java` — Main code
+- `rippers` — Ripper implementations
+- `src/test/java` — Test cases
+
+## 5. Creating a Ripper
+If you want to support a new site, follow the official wiki guide on creating rippers.