diff --git a/.devcontainer/README.md b/.devcontainer/README.md
index 1c329ea899c0..41e4df988200 100644
--- a/.devcontainer/README.md
+++ b/.devcontainer/README.md
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ limitations under the License.
 
 <section class="intro">
 
-This folder includes configuration for developing the project in a local container or using [GitHub Codespaces][github-codespaces].
+This folder includes configuration for developing the project in a local container or using [GitHub Codespaces][github-codespaces]. The dev container supports both x86_64 and ARM64 (Apple Silicon) architectures.
 
 </section>
 
@@ -44,6 +44,14 @@ This folder includes configuration for developing the project in a local contain
 
 <!-- /.usage -->
 
+<!-- Section to include examples. Make sure to keep an empty line after the `section` element and another before the `/section` close. -->
+
+<section class="examples">
+
+</section>
+
+<!-- /.examples -->
+
 <!-- Section to include usage notes. Make sure to keep an empty line after the `section` element and another before the `/section` close. -->
 
 <section class="notes">
diff --git a/Makefile b/Makefile
index 31a8a3a55cd7..29a92d744256 100644
--- a/Makefile
+++ b/Makefile
@@ -30,6 +30,15 @@ this_dir := $(patsubst %/,%,$(this_dir))
 # Define the root project directory:
 ROOT_DIR ?= $(this_dir)
 
+# Check for spaces in the project path.
+# GNU make and the installation process fail when the path contains spaces.
+# See CONTRIBUTING.md and docs/contributing/development.md for details.
+_empty :=
+_space := $(_empty) $(_empty)
+ifneq ($(findstring $(_space),$(ROOT_DIR)),)
+$(error The project directory path contains spaces. GNU make and the installation process will fail. Please clone the repository to a path without spaces (e.g., use stdlib_gsoc instead of stdlib gsoc). See CONTRIBUTING.md and docs/contributing/development.md for details.)
+endif
+
 # Define the top-level directory containing source files:
 SRC_DIR ?= $(ROOT_DIR)/lib/node_modules
 
diff --git a/docs/contributing/FAQ.md b/docs/contributing/FAQ.md
index 716ce79979fb..5545330a778e 100644
--- a/docs/contributing/FAQ.md
+++ b/docs/contributing/FAQ.md
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ There are primarily two options for setting up your development environment to c
 1. [Manually setting up the development environment][manual-setup]
 2. [Setting up the dev container][devcontainer-setup]
 
-Note: The dev container does not yet support ARM64 architectures. For more information, or if you're interested in adding ARM64 support, you can visit this [issue][devcontainer-issue].
+Note: The dev container supports ARM64/Apple Silicon. The base Node.js development environment works on both x86_64 and ARM64 architectures. Some optional features (e.g., R, Julia) may have architecture-specific limitations. For issues or feedback, see this [issue][devcontainer-issue].
 
 <a name="install-cppcheck"></a>
 
@@ -381,6 +381,20 @@ For more `make` commands, refer to the [documentation][benchmark] on running ben
 - [Git Cheatsheet][git-guide]
 - [Other make commands][make-commands]
 
+<!-- FIXME: the following two empty sections are merely to satisfy the linter for `expected-html-sections` which cannot, atm, be turned off -->
+
+<section class="usage">
+
+</section>
+
+<!-- /.usage -->
+
+<section class="examples">
+
+</section>
+
+<!-- /.examples -->
+
 <section class="links">
 
 [git]: http://git-scm.com/
@@ -401,7 +415,7 @@ For more `make` commands, refer to the [documentation][benchmark] on running ben
 
 [manual-setup]: https://github.com/stdlib-js/stdlib/blob/develop/CONTRIBUTING.md#step-0-github
 
-[devcontainer-setup]: https://github.com/stdlib-js/stdlib/blob/87cbd67623892f90ddeea94e1d4e01eeada417b5/docs/devcontainer_setup.md
+[devcontainer-setup]: https://github.com/stdlib-js/stdlib/blob/develop/docs/contributing/setting_up_a_devcontainer.md
 
 [devcontainer-issue]: https://github.com/stdlib-js/stdlib/issues/4934
 
diff --git a/docs/contributing/setting_up_a_devcontainer.md b/docs/contributing/setting_up_a_devcontainer.md
index c962ad658771..8cfbfd0167cc 100644
--- a/docs/contributing/setting_up_a_devcontainer.md
+++ b/docs/contributing/setting_up_a_devcontainer.md
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ Dev containers are Docker containers that are specifically configured to provide
 
 The stdlib repository includes a preconfigured dev container, making it the easiest way to set up your development environment. It ensures proper linting, EditorConfig, and tooling are configured right from the start.
 
-**Note:** The dev container does not yet support ARM64 architectures. For more information, or if you're interested in adding ARM64 support, you can visit this [issue][devcontainer-issue].
+**Note:** The dev container supports ARM64/Apple Silicon. The base Node.js development environment works on both x86_64 and ARM64 architectures. Some optional features (e.g., R, Julia) may have architecture-specific limitations. For issues or feedback, see this [issue][devcontainer-issue].
 
 ### Prerequisites
 
@@ -113,6 +113,20 @@ If you see this when you open the terminal, then the dev container installation
     <br>
 </div>
 
+<!-- FIXME: the following two empty sections are merely to satisfy the linter for `expected-html-sections` which cannot, atm, be turned off -->
+
+<section class="usage">
+
+</section>
+
+<!-- /.usage -->
+
+<section class="examples">
+
+</section>
+
+<!-- /.examples -->
+
 <section class="links">
 
 [git]: http://git-scm.com/