docs: mention the contributing guide
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For complete documentation, including step-by-step installation instructions and
tutorials, please visit the [NFD homepage](https://named-data.net/doc/NFD/).
+If you are new to the NDN software community, please read README-dev.md and the
+[Contributor's Guide](https://github.com/named-data/NFD/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md).
+
## Overview
NFD is a network forwarder that implements and evolves together with the Named Data