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# Get a [http://groups.yahoo.com Yahoo Groups] id. | # Get a [http://groups.yahoo.com Yahoo Groups] id. | ||
# Be sure to subscribe to the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pcgen_developers/ Developer's mailing list] | # Be sure to subscribe to the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pcgen_developers/ Developer's mailing list] | ||
| + | # Introduce yourself on the list | ||
# Find the [http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/pcgen/ pcgen] project on Yahoo! Groups and join. | # Find the [http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/pcgen/ pcgen] project on Yahoo! Groups and join. | ||
| − | # Get as many IM IDs as possible (most people use | + | # Get as many IM IDs as possible (most people use Pidgin, Meebo or Gaim) and get online with them. |
# Also join the IRC channel #pcgen on ~DALnet & ~Freenode, we have our meetings and group discussions there in real time. | # Also join the IRC channel #pcgen on ~DALnet & ~Freenode, we have our meetings and group discussions there in real time. | ||
# Get the latest official version of PCGen from SF and run it. | # Get the latest official version of PCGen from SF and run it. | ||
| + | # Get an id at [http://sourceforge.net sourceforge]. | ||
| + | # Find the [http://sourceforge.net/projects/pcgen pcgen] project. | ||
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| + | =Your first change= | ||
| + | # Select an issue that interests you, either from our issues flagged as bitseize in the [http://jira.pcgen.org/secure/IssueNavigator.jspa?reset=true&mode=hide&jqlQuery=component+%3D+Bitesize+AND+project+%3D+CODE+AND+resolution+%3D+Unresolved+ORDER+BY+updated+DESC Code] and [http://jira.pcgen.org/secure/IssueNavigator.jspa?reset=true&mode=hide&jqlQuery=component+%3D+Bitesize+AND+project+%3D+NEWTAG+AND+resolution+%3D+Unresolved+ORDER+BY+updated+DESC New Tag] projects, or one you have encountered. | ||
| + | # Build a fix that fixes the bug or implements the new feature | ||
| + | # Test the fix, preferably by writing a unit test | ||
| + | # Send the fix as a patch to the developers list asking for a review. | ||
| + | # Your patch will be reviewed and friendly feedback provided by one of the team. | ||
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| + | =Joining the team= | ||
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| + | # Once our patch is accepted, the Code Silverback will add you the project on Sourceforge. | ||
| + | # Your first check-in will be your fix | ||
| + | # Your second should be adding your name to the team listing! | ||
# Put your details in this wiki under the [[Code]] team! | # Put your details in this wiki under the [[Code]] team! | ||
Any questions, don't hesitate to ask! | Any questions, don't hesitate to ask! | ||
Revision as of 23:31, 27 May 2010
Introduction
A list of what to do to join the code team
General steps
- Get a Yahoo Groups id.
- Be sure to subscribe to the Developer's mailing list
- Introduce yourself on the list
- Find the pcgen project on Yahoo! Groups and join.
- Get as many IM IDs as possible (most people use Pidgin, Meebo or Gaim) and get online with them.
- Also join the IRC channel #pcgen on ~DALnet & ~Freenode, we have our meetings and group discussions there in real time.
- Get the latest official version of PCGen from SF and run it.
- Get an id at sourceforge.
- Find the pcgen project.
Your first change
- Select an issue that interests you, either from our issues flagged as bitseize in the Code and New Tag projects, or one you have encountered.
- Build a fix that fixes the bug or implements the new feature
- Test the fix, preferably by writing a unit test
- Send the fix as a patch to the developers list asking for a review.
- Your patch will be reviewed and friendly feedback provided by one of the team.
Joining the team
- Once our patch is accepted, the Code Silverback will add you the project on Sourceforge.
- Your first check-in will be your fix
- Your second should be adding your name to the team listing!
- Put your details in this wiki under the Code team!
Any questions, don't hesitate to ask!
