From 4dd88149f4c053b76727e0a7c33bb4ca0c9ffe95 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: ss0526100 <ss0526100@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2025 20:56:43 +0900
Subject: [PATCH] docs: add text regarding local environment recommendations
 for symlinks

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 CONTRIBUTING.md | 2 ++
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@@ -14,6 +14,8 @@ If you are here to suggest a feature, first create an issue if it does not alrea
 
 ## Development
 
+_TanStack/query uses **symlink-based** configuration files. For smooth development in a local environment, we recommend developing in an environment that supports symlinks(ex: Linux, macOS, Windows Subsystem for Linux / WSL)._
+
 If you have been assigned to fix an issue or develop a new feature, please follow these steps to get started:
 
 - Fork this repository.