Making it easier to start contributing to LibreOffice development

[David Booth <david@xxxxxxxxxx>]

SUMMARY:
I think it would help if it were easier to get started on contributing 
to LibreOffice development.   I tried, but gave up after 4+ hours.  I 
don't know where is the best place to make this suggestion.

BACKGROUND:
A few months ago I ran into a problem using LibreOffice.  Since I have 
experience with software development -- I'm a software architect with 
multiple degrees in Computer Science -- I wanted to help improve it.  I 
followed instructions as I could find them, but found them them unclear. 
 After spending 4+ hours I was unable to reach the point of being able 
to get started and had to stop, due to other priorities.

Perhaps if I get another burst of volunteer energy I could try again 
someday.  And if I do, maybe a good first task would be to improve the 
instructions for contributing to LibreOffice development.   In the 
meantime I thought I should at least share my experience, in case 
someone else might be inspired to improve the instructions.

Thanks,
David Booth