Update and rename contributing.md to CONTRIBUTING.md

contributing.md → CONTRIBUTING.md

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 Which will update the build and dev benchmarks.
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+## Translations
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+Help us translate [docs.astro.build](https://docs.astro.build/) into as many languages as possible! Translation (aka **localization**) is a great way to get involved with open source development without having to code.
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+Our translation process is loosly based off of [MDN.](https://hacks.mozilla.org/2020/12/an-update-on-mdn-web-docs-localization-strategy/)
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+### Important: Beta Status
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+Astro is changing quickly, and so are the docs. We cannot translate too many pages until Astro is closer to a v1.0.0 release candidate. **To start, do not translate more than the "getting started" page.** Once we are closer to a v1.0.0 release candidate, we will begin translating all pages.
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+### Tier 1: Priority Languages
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+**Tier 1** languages are considered a top priority for Astro documentation. The docs site should be fully translated into these languages, and reasonably kept up-to-date:
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+- Simplified Chinese (zh-CN)
+- Traditional Chinese (zh-TW)
+- French (fr)
+- Japanese (ja)
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+We are always looking for people to help us with these translations. If you are interested in getting involved, please [reach out to us](https://astro.build/chat) on Discord.
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+### Tier 2 Languages
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+All other languages are considered **Tier 2**. Tier 2 language translations are driven by the community, with support from core maintainers. If you want to see the Astro docs site translated into a new language, then we need your help to kick off the project! 
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+If you are interested in getting involved, please [reach out to us](https://astro.build/chat) on Discord.