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[task] Expand glossary for contributor workflow labels #27

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@phongndo

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Docs

Goal

Add glossary entries for the labels and issue-claim terms new contributors see on the board.

Why this matters

University contributors should not need prior open-source experience to understand labels like help wanted, good first issue, or maintainer only.

Relevant files

  • docs/glossary.md
  • CONTRIBUTING.md if a cross-link is useful
  • docs/maintainers.md only if a term must stay aligned with maintainer guidance

Depends on

None. This can be claimed immediately.

Out of scope

  • Do not change label names or automation.
  • Do not rewrite the whole glossary.
  • Do not add process rules that conflict with CONTRIBUTING.md.

Definition of done

  • Glossary explains good first issue, good for beginner, good first design issue, help wanted, maintainer only, milestone, /assign, and /unassign.
  • Entries are short and written for first-time contributors.
  • Any cross-links point to the existing contributing or maintainer docs.

Verification

  • pnpm format:prettier:check
  • Manually review the rendered Markdown or GitHub preview for readability.

Contributor notes

This is a docs-only starter task with clear boundaries.

Activity

  1. added
    good first issueA scoped task that is suitable for a first contribution.
    area: docsProject documentation and contributor guidance.
    kind: docsDocumentation-only changes or issues.
    good for beginnerA student-friendly starter task with clear scope, success criteria, and verification steps.
    on Apr 29, 2026
  2. github-actions commented on Jun 1, 2026

    @github-actions

    This issue has been quiet for a while. If it is still relevant, add context and it will stay open.

  3. github-actions commented on Jun 15, 2026

    @github-actions

    Closing due to prolonged inactivity. It can be reopened with fresh context.

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