diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e69c215
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -0,0 +1,50 @@
+---
+name: Bug Report
+about: Report a bug to help us improve NotifyChain
+title: "[BUG] "
+labels: bug
+assignees: ''
+---
+
+## Description
+
+A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+
+## Steps to Reproduce
+
+Steps to reproduce the behavior:
+
+1. Go to '...'
+2. Run '...'
+3. See error
+
+## Expected Behavior
+
+A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
+
+## Actual Behavior
+
+A clear and concise description of what actually happened.
+
+## Screenshots / Logs
+
+If applicable, add screenshots or paste relevant log output to help explain the problem.
+
+```
+Paste logs here
+```
+
+## Environment
+
+Please complete the following information:
+
+- **OS**: (e.g., Ubuntu 22.04, macOS 14, Windows 11)
+- **Rust version**: (run `rustc --version`)
+- **Cargo version**: (run `cargo --version`)
+- **Soroban CLI version**: (run `stellar --version`)
+- **Node.js version** (if relevant): (run `node --version`)
+- **Component affected**: (e.g., Smart Contract, Listener, Dashboard)
+
+## Additional Context
+
+Add any other context about the problem here (e.g., network, contract ID, transaction hash).
diff --git a/.github/workflows/test.yml b/.github/workflows/test.yml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..915f603
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/workflows/test.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,43 @@
+name: Rust Contract Tests
+
+on:
+  push:
+    branches:
+      - main
+  pull_request:
+    branches:
+      - main
+
+jobs:
+  test:
+    name: Run Cargo Tests
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+
+    steps:
+      - name: Checkout code
+        uses: actions/checkout@v4
+
+      - name: Install stable Rust toolchain
+        uses: actions-rs/toolchain@v1
+        with:
+          toolchain: stable
+          profile: minimal
+          override: true
+
+      - name: Add WebAssembly target
+        run: rustup target add wasm32-unknown-unknown
+
+      - name: Cache cargo registry
+        uses: actions/cache@v4
+        with:
+          path: |
+            ~/.cargo/registry
+            ~/.cargo/git
+            contract/target
+          key: ${{ runner.os }}-cargo-${{ hashFiles('contract/Cargo.lock') }}
+          restore-keys: |
+            ${{ runner.os }}-cargo-
+
+      - name: Run contract tests
+        working-directory: contract/contracts/hello-world
+        run: cargo test --verbose
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index 2a32835..5ebf221 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -49,6 +49,7 @@ For a detailed walkthrough including platform-specific notes, see [`CONTRIBUTOR_
 
 Requires [Docker Desktop](https://www.docker.com/products/docker-desktop/) (or Docker Engine + Compose on Linux). No Node.js install needed.
 
+Verify Stellar CLI:
 ```bash
 git clone https://github.com/YOUR-USERNAME/Notify-Chain.git
 cd Notify-Chain
@@ -92,7 +93,10 @@ Full setup details: [`CONTRIBUTOR_SETUP.md`](CONTRIBUTOR_SETUP.md)
 
 ---
 
-## Development Workflow
+```bash
+git remote add upstream https://github.com/Core-Foundry/Notify-Chain.git
+git remote -v  # verify: origin = your fork, upstream = main repo
+```
 
 ### 1. Sync and branch
 
@@ -118,7 +122,10 @@ Branch naming:
 | `chore/` | Maintenance |
 > For the complete branching strategy — including naming rules, what to avoid, and how to recover from common mistakes — see [`docs/GIT_WORKFLOW.md`](docs/GIT_WORKFLOW.md).
 
-### 2. Make Your Changes
+```bash
+cd dashboard
+npm ci
+```
 
 ### 2. Make changes
 
@@ -130,7 +137,7 @@ Branch naming:
 
 **Hit a problem?** Check [`docs/CONTRIBUTOR_TROUBLESHOOTING.md`](docs/CONTRIBUTOR_TROUBLESHOOTING.md) before opening an issue.
 
-### 3. Write and Run Tests
+## Running Tests
 
 ### 3. Run tests before pushing
 
@@ -206,7 +213,10 @@ Then open a PR on GitHub against `main`. GitHub will pre-fill the PR template 
 
 ---
 
-## Pull Request Guidelines
+5. **Push your branch** and open a Pull Request on GitHub:
+   ```bash
+   git push -u origin <branch-name>
+   ```
 
 ### Title