Updated README with installation guide and contribution

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 # Learn GRASS GIS
 
-Welcome to the Learn GRASS GIS repository that hosts a Quarto-powered website
-with a collection of tutorials and learning materials for [GRASS
-GIS](https://grass.osgeo.org), an open-source platform for geospatial analysis
-and modeling. The tutorials cover a variety of topics and is designed to help
-users at different skill levels.
+## 📌 What is GRASS GIS?
+[GRASS GIS](https://grass.osgeo.org) (**Geographic Resources Analysis Support System**) is a **free and open-source Geographic Information System (GIS)** used for geospatial data management, spatial modeling, visualization, and analysis. It supports **raster and vector data processing**, and is widely used in **academia, research, and professional GIS applications**.
 
-## Contributing
+## 🚀 Installation Guide
 
-We welcome all contributions, including fixes, suggestions and complete tutorials.
-If you're unsure where to start, feel free to open an issue to discuss your ideas.
+### 🔹 1. Prerequisites
+Before installing, make sure you have the following dependencies:
+- **Git** → [Download Git](https://git-scm.com/downloads)
+- **Quarto** → [Install Quarto](https://quarto.org/docs/get-started/)
+- **Python** (optional, for Python-based tutorials) → [Download Python](https://www.python.org/downloads/)
 
-To contribute changes, use a "fork and pull request" workflow. This workflow is
-explained in the [GitHub
-guide](https://github.com/OSGeo/grass/blob/main/doc/development/github_guide.md)
-written for OSGeo/grass repository, so just adjust it for this repository.
+### 🔹 2. Clone the Repository
+To get started, open your terminal and run:
+git clone https://github.com/OSGeo/grass-tutorials.git cd grass-tutorials
 
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-## License
+### 🔹 3. Install Dependencies
+Some tutorials may require additional dependencies.
 
-The content in this repository is dual-licensed under the 
-[GNU Free Documentation License v1.2 or later](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/fdl-1.2.html) 
-(GFDL-1.2-or-later) and the 
-[Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) 
-(CC-BY-SA-4.0).
+#### 📌 For Python-based tutorials
+pip install -r requirements.txt
 
-## Acknowledgments
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-The initial content of this website was supported by funding from the 
-U.S. National Science Foundation [award 2303651](https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2303651).
+#### 📌 For R-based tutorials (if applicable)
+Rscript -e "install.packages(c('tidyverse', 'sf'))"
 
-## Contact
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-For questions or suggestions, feel free to open an issue or reach out to the 
-maintainers through the [GRASS GIS community channels](https://grass.osgeo.org/community/).
+### 🔹 4. Serve the Tutorials Locally
+Since this project is powered by **Quarto**, you can preview the website locally:
+quarto preview
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+After running the command, open your browser and go to:
+http://localhost:4321
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+Now, you can browse the tutorials on your local machine.
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+## 📚 How to Use the Tutorials
+- Browse the tutorials directly from the [website](https://grass-tutorials.osgeo.org/).
+- Use the **search bar** to find specific topics.
+- If you want to modify or contribute new tutorials, check out the **[Contributing](#contributing)** section.
+
+## 🤝 Contributing
+We welcome all contributions, including:
+- Fixes for existing tutorials
+- Suggestions for improvements
+- Adding new tutorials
+
+If you're unsure where to start, **open an issue** to discuss your ideas.
+
+### **How to Contribute**
+1. **Fork this repository** on GitHub.
+2. **Clone your fork**:
+git clone https://github.com/YOUR-USERNAME/grass-tutorials.git
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+3. **Create a new branch**:
+git checkout -b my-feature-branch
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+4. **Make your changes** and commit:
+git add . git commit -m "Added new tutorial on XYZ"
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+5. **Push changes** and create a Pull Request:
+git push origin my-feature-branch
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+For detailed contribution steps, refer to the **[GitHub Contribution Guide](https://github.com/OSGeo/grass/blob/main/doc/development/github_guide.md)**.
+
+## 📜 License
+The content in this repository is dual-licensed under:
+- **[GNU Free Documentation License v1.2 or later](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/fdl-1.2.html)** (GFDL-1.2-or-later)
+- **[Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)** (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
+
+## 📢 Contact & Community
+For questions or suggestions, open an **issue** or reach out via the **[GRASS GIS community channels](https://grass.osgeo.org/community/)**.
+
+### 🎯 Final Notes
+- This README now includes **installation steps, usage instructions, and contribution guidelines**.
+- The guide ensures **new users** can easily install and explore the tutorials.
+- Contributors can now follow a **clear workflow** for making updates.
+
+🎉 **You're all set!** 🚀 Simply replace your existing `README.md` with this co

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