added contributing file; placed cspice retrieval back into initialize.sh for source installs

Author: rahil-makadia

.github/workflows/cpp_tests.yml

@@ -19,9 +19,6 @@ jobs:
         uses: actions/checkout@v4
       - name: Build GRSS library
         run: |
-          cd ./extern/
-          python3 get_cspice.py
-          cd ..
           source initialize.sh
           source build_cpp.sh -clean
       - name: Run tests

contributing.md

@@ -0,0 +1,31 @@
+# How to contribute
+
+Thanks for considering contributing to GRSS! Here are a few things to keep in mind:
+
+## Contributing to the software
+
+If you would like to contribute to the software, please follow these steps:
+
+1. Fork the repository
+2. Create a new branch
+3. Make your changes with clear commit messages
+4. Submit a pull request
+
+## Reporting issues or problems
+
+If you encounter any issues or problems with the software, please open an issue on the repository. Be sure to include as much detail as possible, including:
+
+- Steps to reproduce the issue (minimal code example whenever possible)
+- Expected behavior
+- Actual behavior
+- Any error messages
+
+## Seeking support
+
+If you need help with the software, please open an issue on the repository. Be sure to include as much detail as possible, including:
+
+- A description of the problem
+- Any specific examples or code snippets you are requesting help with
+- Larger context for what you are trying to accomplish
+
+I will do my best to respond to issues in a timely manner. Keep in mind that I am a single developer working on this project while completing graduate school, so I may not be able to respond immediately. Thanks for your understanding and patience!

initialize.sh

@@ -3,6 +3,11 @@
 # get pybind11
 pip3 install "pybind11[global]>=2.10.0"
 
+# get cspice
+cd ./extern/
+python3 get_cspice.py
+cd ..
+
 # get debiasing data and kernels
 cd grss/debias/
 python3 get_debiasing_data.py