From 7b3d7638e1addb3ba9426be3ab6639b8ee406312 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Benjamin Granados <40007659+benjagm@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2025 10:17:13 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 1/2] Update CONTRIBUTING.md to better guide new contributors

---
 CONTRIBUTING.md | 6 +++++-
 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-)

diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index 73e7a8ff6..89d36c2b0 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -100,7 +100,7 @@ For more details on our testing setup and how to run tests, please refer to the
 
 ### ⌨️ Pull requests
 
-We welcome pull requests for editorial suggestions and resolving open issues.
+We welcome pull requests for editorial suggestions and resolving open issues. 
 
 If your pull request addresses a specific issue, please reference this issue in your pull request description using a [supported descriptor](https://docs.github.com/en/issues/tracking-your-work-with-issues/linking-a-pull-request-to-an-issue#linking-a-pull-request-to-an-issue-using-a-keyword). This helps automatically link and close the issue when the pull request is merged.
 
@@ -109,6 +109,10 @@ We strongly encourage linking every pull request to an existing issue. If no cor
 - If the issue is several years old, verify its relevance by asking in the comments.
 - Ensure the discussion within the issue has led to a clear, actionable decision.
 
+Before submitting a PR, please make sure:
+- The related Issue has already completed the [triage process](https://github.com/json-schema-org/.github/blob/main/TRIAGE.md) and has the label `Status Accepted` or `Status Available`.
+- You are assigned to work on this issue by a Maintainer or the Triage Team. Submitting a PR without getting assigned to the Issue may lead to the PR to get closed.
+
 Generally, pull requests should be made to the `main` branch.
 
 Most PRs, will be left open for a minimum of 14 days.  Minor fixes may be merged more quickly once approved by a project member.

From cbc0f510a796b25923a5d55148f7b838032447ff Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Benjamin Granados <40007659+benjagm@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2025 10:57:40 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 2/2] add auggestion.

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 CONTRIBUTING.md | 1 +
 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+)

diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index 89d36c2b0..531d90e5d 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -110,6 +110,7 @@ We strongly encourage linking every pull request to an existing issue. If no cor
 - Ensure the discussion within the issue has led to a clear, actionable decision.
 
 Before submitting a PR, please make sure:
+- The PR has a linked issue.
 - The related Issue has already completed the [triage process](https://github.com/json-schema-org/.github/blob/main/TRIAGE.md) and has the label `Status Accepted` or `Status Available`.
 - You are assigned to work on this issue by a Maintainer or the Triage Team. Submitting a PR without getting assigned to the Issue may lead to the PR to get closed.