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 # Contributing
 
-The process for contributing code to Kubernetes via SIG-cli [community][community page].
-
-**Note**: This page is focused on helping new contributors become active
-members of the community through sustained contributions.
-
-## Introduction
-
 Welcome to the Kubernetes sig-cli contributing guide.  We are excited
 about the prospect of you joining our [community][community page]!
-Mentoring and on-boarding new contributors is critical to the success
-of the project.
+
+## Before You Begin
+
+We strongly recommend you to understand the main [Kubernetes Contributor Guide](http://git.k8s.io/community/contributors/guide) and adhere to the contribution rules. 
+
+You can also check the [Contributor Cheat Sheet](https://git.k8s.io/community/contributors/guide/contributor-cheatsheet.md), with common resources for existing developers.
+
+The process for contributing code to Kubernetes via SIG-cli [community][community page].
 
 Please be aware that all contributions to Kubernetes require time
+
 and commitment from project maintainers to direct and review work.
 This is done in additional to many other maintainer responsibilities, and
 direct engagement from maintainers is a finite resource.
 
+### Learn a bit about the kubectl cli
+
+This is important.
+
+- Learn about using kubectl with Kubernetes in the [Kubernetes Basics Tutorial].
+- Learn about managing configuration in the [kubectl docs].
+
 ## Pick your track
 
 Determine in what capacity you are looking to contribute:
@@ -66,20 +73,7 @@ Since maintainers will need to own any code for these contributions, these shoul
 be very limited in scope and contain minimal risk
 (e.g. simple regression fixes, improved documentation, improved testing).
 
-## Before You Begin
-
-**Note**: Complete the following steps before reaching out to cli community members.
-
-### Agree to contribution rules
-
-Follow the [CLA signup instructions](../CLA.md).
-
-### Learn a bit about the kubectl cli
-
-This is important.
-
-- Learn about using kubectl with Kubernetes in the [Kubernetes Basics Tutorial].
-- Learn about managing configuration in the [kubectl docs].
+- ​
 
 ### Modify your own `kubectl` fork