From 901fed7d35a7fabfa6c70e1c3b37e695f87fa657 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Skud Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2014 17:34:18 +1100 Subject: [PATCH] Added non-code contribution tips --- README.md | 29 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++--- 1 file changed, 26 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index d66353435..f3cfb101b 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -21,14 +21,37 @@ encourage participation from people of all backgrounds and skill levels. * [Discussion forums](http://wiki.growstuff.org/index.php/Discussion_forums) (mailing lists, IRC, etc) * [Wiki](http://wiki.growstuff.org/) (general documentation) -## For developers +## For coders + +Growstuff is built in Ruby on Rails and also uses JavaScript for +frontend features. We welcome contributions -- see +[CONTRIBUTING](CONTRIBUTING.md) for details. -* Start by looking at our [issues](http://github.com/Growstuff/growstuff/issues) for something to work on. * To set up your development environment, see [Getting started](http://wiki.growstuff.org/index.php/Development/Getting_Started). -* We encourage [pair programming](http://wiki.growstuff.org/index.php/Pairing), especially for newer developers. +* We encourage [pair programming](http://wiki.growstuff.org/index.php/Pairing), especially for newer developers. [Find a pair programming partner.](http://talk.growstuff.org/t/find-a-pair-programming-partner/13) * Drop in to one of our [discussion forums](http://wiki.growstuff.org/index.php/Discussion_forums) to chat to other developers, get help, etc. * You may also be interested in our [API](http://wiki.growstuff.org/index.php/API). +## For designers, writers, researchers, data wranglers, and other contributors + +There are heaps of ways to get involved and contribute no matter what +your skills and interests. + +You might like to check out: + +* The [Get Involved](http://wiki.growstuff.org/index.php/Get_involved) + page on our wiki, which has lots of detail for different areas +* [Growstuff Talk](http://talk.growstuff.org/) especially the [Idea category](http://talk.growstuff.org/c/idea) + +Here on Github, you might find these useful: + +* [needs: design](https://github.com/Growstuff/growstuff/labels/needs:%20design) - tasks requiring high-level design +* [needs: visual design](https://github.com/Growstuff/growstuff/labels/needs:%20visual design) - tasks requiring visual/graphical design +* [needs: documentation](https://github.com/Growstuff/growstuff/labels/needs:%20documentation) +* [needs: data](https://github.com/Growstuff/growstuff/labels/needs:%20data) - tasks requiring data entry, data design, data import, or similar + +Feel free to comment on any of the issues you find there, or open up a broader conversation on [Growstuff Talk](http://talk.growstuff.org). + ## Contact For more information about this project, contact [info@growstuff.org](mailto:info@growstuff.org).