Enhance Project Documentation and Configuration Files

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Overview:

This pull request introduces several updates to the project, focusing on improving documentation, adding configuration files, and removing outdated files.

Changes:

• Added .dockerignore: Created a new .dockerignore file to exclude certain directories and files from Docker builds, improving build performance.
• Introduced .editorconfig: Added .editorconfig to standardize coding styles across different editors and IDEs.
• Added .env.example: Provided an example environment file to assist developers in setting up their local environments.
• Updated GitHub-related files:
  • Added CODEOWNERS to specify code ownership.
  • Introduced CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md and CONTRIBUTING.md to outline contribution guidelines and maintain community standards.
  • Created FUNDING.yml to enable funding options.
  • Added PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md to standardize PR submissions.
  • Added SECURITY.md to detail security policies.
• Added automation configurations:
  • Introduced dependabot.yml to automate dependency updates.
  • Created workflows for pre-commit checks, pushing to Docker registry, and drafting releases.
• Documentation and license updates:
  • Updated README.md for better clarity and structure.
  • Replaced COPYING with LICENSE file, switching the project to the Apache 2.0 License.
• Removed outdated files: Cleaned up legacy documentation and configuration files (.pydevproject, AUTHORS, CHANGELOG, etc.).

Justification:

These changes enhance the project's maintainability, streamline contributions, and ensure consistency across various development environments. Updating documentation and configuration files aligns with best practices and helps onboard new contributors more effectively.

Impact:

• Developers: Improved clarity and guidance in setting up the development environment and contributing to the project.
• Project maintenance: Automation of workflows and dependency management reduces manual effort and enhances project reliability.
• Community: Clearer contribution and conduct guidelines foster a healthy and welcoming community.