From cef0cba854eeacbcaec094e141ee16c298efd793 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Romain Bazile Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 22:03:41 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] how to get involved --- README.md | 7 +++++++ docs/edit_the_code.md | 10 +++++++++- 2 files changed, 16 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 64f5099..5546109 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -25,3 +25,10 @@ The PlanktoScope has been described in a paper available on the [bioRxiv preprin # How do I build one? You can access the complete documentation on [Read The Docs](https://planktonscope.readthedocs.io/). + +# How do I get involved? +There are several ways to join the development effort, share your progress with your build or just ask for help. + +We are using slack as a communication platform between interested parties. You can [request to join by filling this form](https://forms.gle/4JnziFjVgjq56aT17). + +This repository is also a good way to get involved. Please fill in an issue if you witnessed a bug in the software or hardware. If you are able, you can also join the development effort. Look through the [issues opened](https://github.com/PlanktonPlanet/PlanktonScope/labels/good%20first%20issue) and choose one that piques your interest. Let us know you want to work on it in the comments, we may even be able to guide your beginnings around the code. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/docs/edit_the_code.md b/docs/edit_the_code.md index 0477110..22a1a35 100644 --- a/docs/edit_the_code.md +++ b/docs/edit_the_code.md @@ -1 +1,9 @@ -# How to help development for the PlanktoScope code \ No newline at end of file +# How to help development for the PlanktoScope code + +We are using the [Github Flow approach](https://docs.github.com/en/free-pro-team@latest/github/collaborating-with-issues-and-pull-requests) for our development efforts. + +If you want to join us, have a look at the [currently opened issues](https://github.com/PlanktonPlanet/PlanktonScope/issues) and pick one where you feel like you can have an impact. Let us know you want to work it in the comments and get started. + +For working on Node-Red, we recommend to install it directly on your development machine to allow for faster cycles of testing (and ease of use). But feel free to setup a Pi Zero as a portable and compact development environment! (One of us is using one configured as usb gadget to do so!) + +If you don't know how to code, [the documentation could use your help](edit_this_doc)! \ No newline at end of file