diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index 005837f2ca9..cff5e939f11 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -29,12 +29,32 @@ Feature suggestions don't belong in issues but can go to [Feedback forum](http:/
 
 ## Pull requests
 
-Code speaks louder than words. If you can please submit a pull request with the fix including tests. Starting point would be the [Developer Guide](https://github.com/gitlabhq/gitlabhq/wiki/Developer-Guide)
+Code speaks louder than words. If you can please submit a pull request with the fix including tests. The workflow to make a pull request is as follows:
+
+1. Fork the project on GitHub
+1. Create a feature branch
+1. Write tests and code
+1. If you have multiple commits please combine them into one commit by [squashing them](http://git-scm.com/book/en/Git-Tools-Rewriting-History#Squashing-Commits)
+1. Push the commit to your fork
+1. Submit a pull request
+
+We will accept pull requests if:
+
+* The code has proper tests and all tests pass
+* It can be merged without problems (if not please use: git rebase master)
+* It doesn't break any existing functionality
+* It's quality code that conforms to the [Rails style guide](https://github.com/bbatsov/rails-style-guide) and best practices
+* The description includes a motive for your change and the method you used to achieve it
+* It keeps the GitLab code base clean and well structured
+* We think other users will need the same functionality
+* If it makes changes to the UI the pull request should include screenshots
+
+For examples of feedback on pull requests please look at already [closed pull requests](https://github.com/gitlabhq/gitlabhq/pulls?direction=desc&page=1&sort=created&state=closed).
 
 ## Submitting via GitHub's issue tracker
 
 * For obvious bugs or misbehavior in GitLab in the master branch. Please include the revision id and a reproducible test case.
-* For problematic or insufficient documentation. Please include a suggestion to improve it.
+* For problematic or insufficient documentation. Please give a suggestion on how to improve it.
 
 If you're unsure where to post, post it to the [Support Forum](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/gitlabhq) first.
 There are a lot of helpful GitLab users there who may be able to help you quickly.
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 4a5ea2db3d9..236f5b9cff3 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -43,7 +43,9 @@
 
 * More details are in the [requirements doc](https://github.com/gitlabhq/gitlabhq/blob/master/doc/install/requirements.md)
 
-### Getting started
+### Installation
+
+You can either follow the "ordinary" Installation guide to install it on a machine or use the Vagrant virtual machine. The Installation guide is recommended to set up a production server. The Vargrant virtual machine is recommended for development since it makes it much easier to set up all the dependencies for integration testing.
 
 * [Installation guide for latest stable release](https://github.com/gitlabhq/gitlabhq/blob/4-2-stable/doc/install/installation.md)
 
@@ -51,13 +53,43 @@
 
 * [Vagrant virtual machine](https://github.com/gitlabhq/gitlab-vagrant-vm)
 
-* [Developer guide](https://github.com/gitlabhq/gitlabhq/wiki/Developer-Guide)
+### Starting
 
-* [Upgrade guides](https://github.com/gitlabhq/gitlabhq/wiki)
+1. The Installation guide contains instructions to download an init script and run that on boot. With the init script you can also start GitLab with:
 
-* [Roadmap](https://github.com/gitlabhq/gitlabhq/blob/master/ROADMAP.md)
+> sudo service gitlab start
 
-* [GitLab API](https://github.com/gitlabhq/gitlabhq/blob/master/doc/api/README.md)
+or
+
+> sudo /etc/init.d/gitlab restart
+
+2. Start it with [Foreman](https://github.com/ddollar/foreman) in development model
+
+bundle exec foreman start -p 3000
+
+3. Start it manually in development mode
+
+> bundle exec rails s
+> bundle exec rake sidekiq:start
+
+### Running the tests
+
+* Seed the database with
+
+> bundle exec rake db:setup RAILS_ENV=test
+> bundle exec rake db:seed_fu RAILS_ENV=test
+
+* Run all tests
+
+> bundle exec rake gitlab:test
+
+* Rspec unit and functional tests
+
+> bundle exec rake spec
+
+* Spinach integration tests
+
+> bundle exec rake spinach
 
 ### Getting help
 
@@ -71,6 +103,22 @@
 
 * [Paid services](http://blog.gitlab.com/services/)
 
+### New versions and the API
+
+Each month on the 22th a new version is released together with an upgrade guide.
+
+* [Upgrade guides](https://github.com/gitlabhq/gitlabhq/wiki)
+
+* [Roadmap](https://github.com/gitlabhq/gitlabhq/blob/master/ROADMAP.md)
+
+### Other documentation
+
+* [GitLab API](https://github.com/gitlabhq/gitlabhq/blob/master/doc/api/README.md)
+
+* [Rake tasks](https://github.com/gitlabhq/gitlabhq/tree/master/doc/raketasks)
+
+* [GitLab recipes](https://github.com/gitlabhq/gitlab-recipes)
+
 ### Getting in touch
 
 * [Contributing guide](https://github.com/gitlabhq/gitlabhq/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md)