Remove Gitpod config and update CONTRIBUTING

Author: vitabaks

.config/gitpod/Dockerfile

@@ -1,9 +1,9 @@
 # Contributing Guide
 
-Help improve this project by:
+You can help improve this project by:
 
-- [Creating an issue](https://help.github.com/articles/creating-an-issue/) (Check for [known issues](https://github.com/search?q=user%3Avitabaks+is%3Aissue+state%3Aopen) first)
-- [Submitting a pull request](https://docs.github.com/fr/pull-requests/collaborating-with-pull-requests/proposing-changes-to-your-work-with-pull-requests/creating-a-pull-request) to fix a problem or add a feature
+- [Creating an issue](https://docs.github.com/issues/tracking-your-work-with-issues/creating-an-issue) after checking [open issues](https://github.com/autobase-tech/autobase/issues)
+- [Submitting a pull request](https://docs.github.com/pull-requests/collaborating-with-pull-requests/proposing-changes-to-your-work-with-pull-requests/creating-a-pull-request) to fix a problem or add a feature
 
 Your contributions are appreciated and will be taken seriously.
 
@@ -15,63 +15,44 @@ Report problems or suggest improvements by [creating an issue](https://github.co
 
 ### 2. Fork the project
 
-[Fork the repository](https://github.com/autobase-tech/autobase) to your GitHub account.
+[Fork the repository](https://github.com/autobase-tech/autobase) into your GitHub account.
 
 ### 3. Make changes
 
 Clone your fork locally and make the necessary changes:
 
 ```bash
 git clone git@github.com:YOURNAMESPACE/autobase.git
+cd autobase
 ```
 
 ### 4. Test your changes
 
-#### 4.1 Desktop
+Install [make](https://www.gnu.org/software/make/), [Python](https://www.python.org/), [venv](https://packaging.python.org/en/latest/guides/installing-using-pip-and-virtual-environments/), and [Docker](https://docs.docker.com/engine/install/).
 
-Install [make](https://www.gnu.org/software/make/), [Python3.12](https://www.python.org/), [venv](https://packaging.python.org/en/latest/guides/installing-using-pip-and-virtual-environments/), and [docker](https://docs.docker.com/engine/install/ubuntu/).
-
-Run `make` for Makefile help.
+Run `make` to see the available commands.
 
 > **Resource requirements**:
 > - `make molecule-converge` — creates 3 containers and deploys a PostgreSQL cluster. **Minimum: 4 GB RAM, 2 CPU cores, 10 GB disk** (8 GB RAM recommended).
 > - `make tests` — runs all test scenarios and is significantly more resource-intensive. **Minimum: 8 GB RAM, 4 CPU cores, 20 GB disk** (16 GB RAM recommended).
 >
 > On systems with limited RAM, use `make molecule-converge` for a quick functional test, then `make molecule-destroy` to clean up.
 
-1. Initialize virtualenv and install dependencies with: `make bootstrap-dev`
-2. Run Prettier formatting: `make prettier`
-3. Lint your code with `make lint`
-4. Test your changes with: `make molecule-converge` (lightweight) or `make tests` (all scenarios)
+1. Create a virtual environment and install dependencies: `make bootstrap-dev`
+2. Format your changes: `make prettier`
+3. Lint your changes: `make lint`
+4. Run the tests: `make molecule-converge` (lightweight) or `make tests` (all scenarios)
 
-To test a specific distribution, set `distro`, `tag`, and `namespace`:
+To test a specific distribution, set `IMAGE_NAMESPACE` and `IMAGE_DISTRO`:
 
 ```bash
-IMAGE_NAMESPACE=geerlingguy IMAGE_DISTRO=debian12 make molecule-converge
+IMAGE_NAMESPACE=geerlingguy IMAGE_DISTRO=debian13 make molecule-converge
 ```
 
-#### 4.2 Gitpod
-
-Use Gitpod for a cloud-based development environment:
-
-1. Sign up for Gitpod: https://gitpod.io
-2. Fork the `autobase` repository
-3. Open your fork in Gitpod: `https://gitpod.io/#https://github.com/username/autobase`
-4. Create a new branch: `git checkout -b my-feature-branch`
-5. Make your changes and commit: `git add .` and `git commit -m "Description of changes"`
-6. Run Prettier formatting: `make prettier`
-7. Test with linters: `make lint`
-8. Test with Molecule: `make molecule-converge` (lightweight) or `make tests` (all scenarios)
-9. Push your changes: `git push origin my-feature-branch`
-
-Keep your Gitpod workspace synced with the main repository.
-
 ### 5. Submit a pull request
 
-[Create a pull request](https://help.github.com/en/github/collaborating-with-issues-and-pull-requests/creating-a-pull-request-from-a-fork) and [refer to the issue number](https://help.github.com/en/github/writing-on-github/autolinked-references-and-urls) using #123, where 123 is the issue number.
+[Create a pull request](https://docs.github.com/pull-requests/collaborating-with-pull-requests/proposing-changes-to-your-work-with-pull-requests/creating-a-pull-request-from-a-fork) and [refer to the issue number](https://docs.github.com/get-started/writing-on-github/working-with-advanced-formatting/autolinked-references-and-urls) using #123, where 123 is the issue number.
 
 ### 6. Wait
 
 Your pull request will be reviewed, and you’ll receive feedback. Thanks for contributing!
-
-Consider sponsoring the maintainer via [GitHub](https://github.com/sponsors/vitabaks) or [Patreon](https://patreon.com/vitabaks).