feat(root): add project philosophy and core principles

CONTRIBUTING.md

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-# Contributing
+# Contributing to @siteed/universe
 
-TODO
+First off, thank you for considering contributing to @siteed/universe! This project exists to help developers build better applications, and your help makes a difference.
+
+## Table of Contents
+- [Code of Conduct](#code-of-conduct)
+- [Development Process](#development-process)
+- [Project Structure](#project-structure)
+- [Setting Up Development Environment](#setting-up-development-environment)
+- [Making Contributions](#making-contributions)
+- [Coding Standards](#coding-standards)
+- [Testing Guidelines](#testing-guidelines)
+- [Documentation](#documentation)
+
+## Code of Conduct
+
+This project follows a Code of Conduct that all contributors are expected to adhere to. Please read [CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md](./CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md) before contributing.
+
+## Development Process
+
+1. **Fork & Clone**
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/universe.git
+   cd universe
+   pnpm install
+   ```
+
+2. **Branch**
+   - Feature branches: `feature/your-feature-name`
+   - Bug fixes: `fix/issue-description`
+   - Documentation: `docs/what-you-are-documenting`
+
+3. **Develop**
+   - Make your changes
+   - Follow the coding standards
+   - Add tests
+   - Update documentation
+
+4. **Commit**
+   We use conventional commits. Format your commit messages as:
+   ```
+   type(scope): description
+
+   [optional body]
+
+   [optional footer]
+   ```
+   Types: `feat`, `fix`, `docs`, `style`, `refactor`, `test`, `chore`
+
+5. **Submit PR**
+   - Ensure all tests pass
+   - Fill out the PR template
+   - Link related issues
+
+
+Thank you for contributing! 🙏

PHILOSOPHY.md

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+# Philosophy Behind @siteed/universe
+
+## Vision
+As a builder and hacker at heart, I believe in creating tools that make development more efficient and enjoyable. This monorepo represents my commitment to open-source development and serves as the foundation for all my projects, from experimental prototypes to production applications.
+
+## Core Principles
+
+### 1. Build to Learn, Share to Grow
+- Every package started as a learning tool
+- Documentation and examples are first-class citizens
+- Share knowledge through practical, reusable implementations
+
+### 2. Cross-Platform by Default
+- Mobile-first but platform-agnostic
+- Consistent experience across iOS, Android, and Web
+- Leverage Expo for rapid prototyping and deployment
+
+### 3. Developer Experience First
+- Type-safe by default with TypeScript
+- Comprehensive documentation and examples
+- Automated workflows for common tasks
+- Strong testing and validation
+
+### 4. Modular and Maintainable
+- Each package solves one problem well
+- Clear boundaries between packages
+- Consistent patterns across all packages
+
+## Current Focus
+This monorepo contains my essential developer toolkit:
+
+- **@siteed/design-system**: A cross-platform UI component library
+- **@siteed/react-native-logger**: Advanced logging for mobile apps
+- **@siteed/publisher**: Streamlined monorepo release management
+- **@siteed/gitguard**: AI-powered commit quality tools
+
+## Goals
+
+### Short-term
+1. Improve documentation and examples
+2. Add more test coverage
+3. Create video tutorials and blog posts
+4. Build a community of contributors
+
+### Long-term
+1. Expand to hardware/software integration tools
+2. Add AI-powered development utilities
+3. Create comprehensive project templates
+4. Build a ecosystem of compatible tools
+
+## Contributing
+This project is my way of giving back to the developer community. While these tools are primarily built for my own needs, I welcome contributions that align with the core principles above.
+
+See [CONTRIBUTING.md](./CONTRIBUTING.md) for guidelines.

README.md

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 Welcome to `@siteed/universe`, a comprehensive monorepo containing a design system and various packages for mobile and web development. This project aims to provide reusable components and utilities to streamline the development process for mobile and web applications.
 
+## Why This Exists
+1. **Accountability**: Public development forces better documentation and structure
+2. **Knowledge Sharing**: Help others learn from real-world implementations
+3. **Community**: Build a community of developers who share similar development philosophies
+4. **Experimentation**: A platform to try new ideas and get feedback
+
+[Read more about the philosophy behind this project](./PHILOSOPHY.md)
+
 ## Features
 
 - **[Design System](./packages/design-system/README.md):** A cohesive set of design elements and components to ensure a consistent look and feel across your applications.