CONTRIBUTING.md in pwwka-0.4.2 vs CONTRIBUTING.md in pwwka-0.5.0

@@ -1,15 +1,23 @@
+# Contributing
+Thanks for using and improving *pwwka*! If you'd like to help out, check out [the project's issues list](https://github.com/stitchfix/pwwka/issues) for ideas on what could be improved.  
 
-## Contributing
-
 We're actively using Pwwka in production here at [Stitch Fix](http://technology.stitchfix.com/) and look forward to seeing Pwwka grow and improve with your help. Contributions are warmly welcomed.
 
-To contribute, 
-1. make a fork of the project
-2. write some code (with tests please!) 
-3. open a Pull Request	
-4. bask in the warm fuzzy Open Source hug from us
+If there's an idea you'd like to propose, or a design change, feel free to file a new issue or send a pull request:
 
-## Testing
-<a name="testing"></a>
+1. [Fork][fork] the repo.
+1. [Create a topic branch.][branch]
+1. Write tests.
+1. Implement your feature or fix bug.
+1. Add, commit, and push your changes.
+1. [Submit a pull request.][pr]
 
-You must be running RabbitMQ locally on the default port in order for the tests to work.
+[fork]: https://help.github.com/articles/fork-a-repo/
+[branch]: https://help.github.com/articles/creating-and-deleting-branches-within-your-repository/
+[pr]: https://help.github.com/articles/using-pull-requests/
+
+## General Guidelines
+
+* You must be running RabbitMQ locally on the default port in order for the tests to work.
+* When in doubt, test it.  If you can't test it, re-think what you are doing.
+* Code formatting and internal application architecture should be consistent.