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 ## OpenCV: Open Source Computer Vision Library
 
+Welcome to OpenCV, an open-source library for computer vision and machine learning. This README will guide you through essential resources, community guidelines, and contribution instructions.
 
-### Resources
+### Getting Started
 
-* Homepage: <https://opencv.org>
-  * Courses: <https://opencv.org/courses>
-* Docs: <https://docs.opencv.org/4.x/>
-* Q&A forum: <https://forum.opencv.org>
-  * previous forum (read only): <http://answers.opencv.org>
-* Issue tracking: <https://github.com/opencv/opencv/issues>
-* Additional OpenCV functionality: <https://github.com/opencv/opencv_contrib>
-* Donate to OpenCV: <https://opencv.org/support/>
+- **Homepage**: [opencv.org](https://opencv.org)  
+  Explore a wide range of OpenCV functionalities, tutorials, and updates.
+- **Documentation**: [OpenCV Docs](https://docs.opencv.org/4.x/)  
+  Detailed documentation for developers across multiple languages.
+- **Courses**: [OpenCV Courses](https://opencv.org/courses)  
+  Enhance your understanding with free and paid courses.
+- **Q&A Forum**:  
+  - Active discussions: [forum.opencv.org](https://forum.opencv.org)  
+  - Read-only archive: [answers.opencv.org](http://answers.opencv.org)
+- **Issue Tracking**: [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/opencv/opencv/issues)  
+  Track and report issues, suggest features, or contribute fixes.
+- **Extended Functionality**: [OpenCV Contrib](https://github.com/opencv/opencv_contrib)  
+  Explore additional modules for even more computer vision tools.
 
+### Community Resources
 
-### Contributing
+- **Submit Your Project**: [Community Project Submission](https://form.jotform.com/233105358823151)  
+  Feature your OpenCV project in Community Friday on the official website.
+- **YouTube Channel**: [OpenCV on YouTube](http://youtube.com/@opencvofficial)  
+  Subscribe for tutorials, live streams, and project showcases.
+- **Follow OpenCV**:  
+  - [LinkedIn](http://linkedin.com/company/opencv)  
+  - [Mastodon](http://mastodon.social/@opencv)  
+  - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/opencvlive)  
 
-Please read the [contribution guidelines](https://github.com/opencv/opencv/wiki/How_to_contribute) before starting work on a pull request.
+Want to volunteer? [Apply Here](https://form.jotform.com/232745316792159) to help organize events and amplify our online presence.
 
-#### Summary of the guidelines:
+### Contributing to OpenCV
 
-* One pull request per issue;
-* Choose the right base branch;
-* Include tests and documentation;
-* Clean up "oops" commits before submitting;
-* Follow the [coding style guide](https://github.com/opencv/opencv/wiki/Coding_Style_Guide).
+We appreciate contributions from the community! Before you get started, please review our [contribution guidelines](https://github.com/opencv/opencv/wiki/How_to_contribute).
+
+#### Key Contribution Guidelines
+
+- **Pull Requests**:  
+  - One pull request per issue.
+  - Select the correct base branch.
+- **Tests & Documentation**:  
+  Ensure all changes are accompanied by relevant tests and documentation updates.
+- **Clean Commit History**:  
+  Clean up any unnecessary commits before submitting your pull request.
+- **Coding Standards**:  
+  Follow the [OpenCV Coding Style Guide](https://github.com/opencv/opencv/wiki/Coding_Style_Guide).
 
 ### Additional Resources
 
-* [Submit your OpenCV-based project](https://form.jotform.com/233105358823151) for inclusion in Community Friday on opencv.org
-* [Subscribe to the OpenCV YouTube Channel](http://youtube.com/@opencvofficial) featuring OpenCV Live, an hour-long streaming show
-* [Follow OpenCV on LinkedIn](http://linkedin.com/company/opencv/) for daily posts showing the state-of-the-art in computer vision & AI
-* [Apply to be an OpenCV Volunteer](https://form.jotform.com/232745316792159) to help organize events and online campaigns as well as amplify them
-* [Follow OpenCV on Mastodon](http://mastodon.social/@opencv) in the Fediverse
-* [Follow OpenCV on Twitter](https://twitter.com/opencvlive)
-* [OpenCV.ai](https://opencv.ai): Computer Vision and AI development services from the OpenCV team.
+- [OpenCV.ai](https://opencv.ai):  
+  Professional computer vision and AI services from the OpenCV team.
+- [Support OpenCV](https://opencv.org/support/):  
+  Donate to help maintain and grow the OpenCV community.
+
+We encourage new users to dive into the community, ask questions, and start contributing. For more detailed information, visit our [GitHub repository](https://github.com/opencv/opencv).