Fix all markdown linting issues in README and CONTRIBUTING

[chadmf]

Summary

• Fix all markdown linting issues identified by markdownlint
• Add blank lines around lists and headings per markdown best practices
• Add blank lines before all fenced code blocks (MD031 compliance)
• Add language tags to fenced code blocks (MD040 compliance)

Changes

README.md:

• ✅ Add blank lines after "Key Features:" and "Target RTO/RPO:" before lists (MD032)
• ✅ Add blank lines after all section headings (### Getting Started, ### Deployment, ### Operations, ### Community) (MD022)
• ✅ Add text language tag to repository structure code block (MD040)

CONTRIBUTING.md:

• ✅ Add blank line after "Additional Resources:" before list (MD032)
• ✅ Add blank lines before all fenced code blocks (MD031 - 20+ instances)
• ✅ Add blank lines after bold headings before code blocks
• ✅ Add blank lines in numbered list items before code blocks
• ✅ Add blank lines after section headings in Quick Reference
• ✅ Add text language tags to commit message examples

Issues Fixed

MD031 (Fenced code blocks should be surrounded by blank lines)

Fixed in 20+ locations including:

• Code Blocks example section
• YAML Example section
• Script testing numbered lists
• Kubernetes manifest testing
• Commit message examples
• Feature development workflow
• Bug fixes and documentation workflows
• Quick Reference sections (Pre-Commit Checks, Run Specific Hook, Validate YAML, etc.)

MD032 (Lists should be surrounded by blank lines)

Fixed in README.md and CONTRIBUTING.md

MD022 (Headings should be surrounded by blank lines)

Fixed in README.md section headings

MD040 (Fenced code blocks should have a language specified)

Added language tags to code blocks

Why This Matters

Proper markdown formatting:

• ✅ Improves readability and consistency
• ✅ Ensures compatibility with all markdown renderers
• ✅ Passes markdown linting checks in CI/CD
• ✅ Follows markdown best practices

Test plan

• Verify all MD031 markdown linting issues are resolved
• Verify all MD032 issues are resolved
• Verify all MD022 issues are resolved
• Verify all MD040 issues are resolved
• Confirm rendering looks correct
• Check no new linting issues introduced

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