Problem

The current documentation does not cover Windows-specific
setup issues. Contributors on Windows face multiple blockers:

1. mysqlclient fails to build without Microsoft C++ Build Tools
2. No mention of docker-compose.yaml (vs .yml) filename
3. No Windows-specific instructions in CONTRIBUTING docs

Proposed Solution

• Add a Windows setup section to the contributing guide
• Document the mysqlclient fix for Windows
• Clarify correct docker compose commands for Windows

Environment

• OS: Windows 11
• Python: 3.14
• Docker: 29.2.1