Simplified and clarified the setup instructions

docs/getting-started.md

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 # Getting Started
-We are excited that you wish to contribute to the Processing ecosystem.
+We're excited that you're interested in contributing to the Processing ecosystem! Building a library lets you expand Processing’s capabilities and it's a great way to give back by sharing your custom tools with the community.
 
-This template is designed to make that process as simple as possible.
-
-This guide will get you started on your journey, help orient you to the template. 
+This guide will help you set up your development environment and start building your library using the provided template.
 
 
 ## Setting up the environment
-These steps will help you create your own repository on Github, and install necessary software.
-
-1. **Create your own repository on Github, using the repository [processing-library-template](https://github.com/mingness/processing-library-template)**
-   as a template.
-   ([A guide to creating a repository from a template.](https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/creating-and-managing-repositories/creating-a-repository-from-a-template))
-   Select a different name for your repository that represents the library you will build. You can also 
-   rename your repository at a later time.
-2. **Clone your new repository,** aka create a local copy of your repository on your computer.
-   ([A guide to cloning a repository](https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/creating-and-managing-repositories/cloning-a-repository))
-3. **Install [Processing](https://processing.org/download)**, if you haven't already. 
+Follow these steps to create your own repository on GitHub and install the necessary tools.
+
+1. **Create a new Github repository** using the [processing-library-template](https://github.com/mingness/processing-library-template)
+   as a base.
+   (See: [How to create a repository from a template.](https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/creating-and-managing-repositories/creating-a-repository-from-a-template))
+   Choose a name that reflects the library you're building. Make sure to read about Processing's [naming rules for libraries](https://github.com/benfry/processing4/wiki/Library-Basics#library-naming-rules). You can always rename the repository later.
+2. **Clone your repository** to your local computer.
+   ([How to clone a repository](https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/creating-and-managing-repositories/cloning-a-repository))
+3. **Install [Processing](https://processing.org/download)**, if it's not already installed on your computer.
 4. **Install an integrated development editor (IDE)** such as [Intellij](https://www.jetbrains.com/idea/download), 
-   or [Visual Studio Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/), if you haven't already. 
-   Intellij comes fully featured, and has a free community version. Additional features can be added to 
-   Visual Studio Code by installing extensions, such as Gradle for Java, or Language support for Java.
+   or [Visual Studio Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/).
+   Intellij comes fully featured, and has a free community version. For Visual Studio Code, you'll need to install additional extensions, such as Gradle for Java and Java language support.
 
-## First steps
-These steps use the template as is, to allow you to interact with the build environment, and with Processing.
-You can use these interactions to test the library.
+## Testing the Library Template
+Now that your environment is set up, follow these steps to get familiar with the template and make sure everything works correctly:
 
 1. **Open up your new repository in your chosen IDE.**
-2. **Run the Gradle task, deployToProcessingSketchbook**: The repository as is should build in Gradle. 
-   In the Gradle menu (elephant) in your IDE, navigate to `Tasks` > `processing` > 
+2. **Run the Gradle task `deployToProcessingSketchbook`:** 
+   - In the Gradle menu (the elephant icon) in your IDE, navigate to `Tasks` > `processing` > 
    `deployToProcessingSketchbook`, and double click on `deployToProcessingSketchbook`. 
-   This will run the Gradle task named `deployToProcessingSketchbook`.
-   Running this task will build the library, create the release artifacts, and copy them into 
-   where your installed libraries are stored.
-3. **The library can now be seen in the Contribution Manager.** Open Processing, and click on 
-   `Sketch` > `Import Library ...` > `Manage Libraries ...`. This opens the Contribution Manager. 
-   There should be an entry named "A Template Example Library" with a check mark next to it. 
-   That is the entry for the example library that was installed in the previous step. 
-   If the library does not appear in the Contribution 
-   Manager, please check the [troubleshooting guide](troubleshooting.md).
-4. **Customize what will be shown in the Contribution Manager for your library**:
-   Open the file `release.properties` and change the value of the fields `name`, 
-   `authors`, and `sentence`. Rerun the Gradle task, `deployToProcessingSketchbook`. This
-   will reinstall the library with the updated values, and these values should be visible
-   in the Contribution Manager.
+   - This will build the library, create the release artifacts, and copy them to the folder 
+   where Processing libraries are stored.
+3. **Check if the library appears in the Contribution Manager:** 
+   - Open Processing, and click on `Sketch` > `Import Library ...` > `Manage Libraries ...`. 
+   This opens the Contribution Manager. 
+   - You should see an entry named "A Template Example Library" with a check mark next to it. 
+   This is the sample library you just installed using the template. 
+   - If it does not appear, please check the [troubleshooting guide](troubleshooting.md).
+4. **Customize the library information**:
+   - Open the file `release.properties` and edit the `name`, `authors`, and `sentence` fields to match your library. 
+   - Rerun the `deployToProcessingSketchbook` Gradle task to update the library information.
+   - Open the Contribution Manager again to see your changes. The name, description, and author(s) should be updated.
 
 ## Next Steps
-Great, now you should be a little more familiar with the workings of the library template.
-
-Checkout some other guides on
+Great, now that you're familiar with the library template, you can explore additional guides:
 
 1. [The development process](develop)
 2. [Releasing your library](release)