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runtime(doc): Update CONTRIBUTING and clarify use of Vim9 script

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Signed-off-by: Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
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# Reporting issues
We use GitHub issues, but that is not a requirement. Writing to the Vim
We use GitHub [issues][17], but that is not a requirement. Writing to the Vim
mailing list is also fine.
Please use the GitHub issues only for actual issues. If you are not 100% sure
@ -72,7 +72,8 @@ Or open [the todo file][todo list] on GitHub to see the latest version.
The latest version of these files can be obtained from the repository.
They are usually not updated with numbered patches. However, they may
or may not work with older Vim releases (since they may contain new features).
or may not work with older Vim releases (since they may depend on new
features).
If you find a problem with one of these files or have a suggestion for
improvement, please first try to contact the maintainer directly.
@ -82,7 +83,18 @@ upstream repository. You may also check the [MAINTAINERS][11] file.
The maintainer will take care of issues and send updates to the Vim project for
distribution with Vim.
If the maintainer does not respond, contact the [vim-dev][0] mailing list.
If the maintainer does not respond, contact the [vim-dev][0] mailing list or
open an [issue][17] here.
Note: Whether or not to use Vim9 script is up to the maintainer. For runtime
files maintained here, we aim to preserve compatibility with Neovim if
possible. Please wrap Vim9 script with a guard like this:
```vim
if has('vim9script')
" use Vim9 script implementation
[...]
endif
```
## Contributing new runtime files
@ -95,6 +107,9 @@ PR with your changes against this repository here. For new filetypes, do not for
- add yourself as Maintainer to the top of file (again, keep the header similar to
other runtime files)
- add yourself to the [MAINTAINERS][11] file.
- add a guard `if has('vim9script')` if you like to maintain Neovim
compatibility but want to use Vim9 script (or restrict yourself to legacy Vim
script)
# Translations
@ -144,3 +159,4 @@ mailing list. For other questions please use the [Vi Stack Exchange][8] website,
[14]: https://github.com/vim/vim/blob/master/runtime/doc/syntax.txt
[15]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Developer_Certificate_of_Origin
[16]: https://github.com/vim/vim/blob/master/runtime/doc/helphelp.txt
[17]: https://github.com/vim/vim/issues