[IAEP] IAEP Digest, Vol 131, Issue 2

[Chihurumnaya Ibiam]

Hi AB,

For you to be a mentor of a project, you must have made contributions to
the project.
You can visit the Ideas page
<https://github.com/sugarlabs/GSoC/blob/master/Ideas-2019.md> to look at
the ideas.

Here's a list by James that you should look at

New to Sugar Labs?  Unlock these achievements in any order;

1.  Use Sugar or Sugarizer,


https://github.com/sugarlabs/sugar-docs/blob/master/src/how-can-i-help.md

    * by using Sugar or Sugarizer you will learn how it works, and
      what can be improved.

    * mandatory,

2.  Read our Code of Conduct,


https://github.com/sugarlabs/sugar-docs/blob/master/src/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md

    * mandatory,

3.  Join the developer mailing list,

    https://lists.sugarlabs.org/listinfo/sugar-devel

    * for asking questions and helping others,

    * don't use digest mode if you plan to post messages or replies,
      as it breaks threads, and please try to keep discussions public,

    * mandatory,

4.  Get a GitHub account,

    https://github.com/

    * for reporting issues, and fixing problems in source code,

    * recommended,

5.  Join the Sugar Labs GitHub organisation,

    https://github.com/sugarlabs

    * for regular source code contributors, and reviewers, by
      invitation, contact one of the existing members,

    * helpful for mail notification of GitHub activity,

    * optional,

6.  Join as a Member of Sugar Labs,

    https://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/Sugar_Labs/Members

    * requires some contribution; code, documentation, translations,
      maintenance, running a Sugar deployment, or any other
      non-trivial activities which benefit Sugar Labs,

    * reviewed by committee,

    * optional,

7.  Get a wiki.sugarlabs.org account,

    https://wiki.sugarlabs.org/

    * needed for maintaining Wiki content,

    * needed as part of moving Wiki content to GitHub,

    * for subscribing to edit notifications.

    * optional,

8.  Get an activities.sugarlabs.org account,

    https://activities.sugarlabs.org/

    * needed for releasing new versions of Sugar activities,

    * optional,

9.  Get a shell.sugarlabs.org account,

    https://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/Service/shell#Requesting_a_shell_account

    * requires a justification,

    * may also provide @sugarlabs.org mail address,

    * for releasing new versions of Sugar components, test builds,
      large data sets, or public git hosting,

    * for limited experimentation with non-root network services, such
      as bots or IRC proxies,

    * optional,

10. Get a translate.sugarlabs.org account,

    https://translate.sugarlabs.org/

    * if you are bi- or multi-lingual, use your skills,

    * especially if you can test Sugar activities and components, as
      this will inform your translations,

    * optional,

11. Get a bugs.sugarlabs.org account,

    https://bugs.sugarlabs.org/

    * only if you must maintain old bug reports,

    * new issues may be reported via GitHub,

    * optional,

12. Join Sugar on Fedora live system mailing list,

    https://lists.sugarlabs.org/listinfo/soas

    * download, test, report bugs, fix bugs, package,

    * share your experience with others who focus on this
      distribution,

    * optional,

13. Join Sugar on Debian mailing lists,

    https://github.com/sugarlabs/sugar/blob/master/docs/debian.md#packaging

    * download, test, report bugs, fix bugs, package,

    * share your experience with others who focus on this distribution,

    * optional,

14. Join the Internet Relay Chat channel #sugar

    irc://irc.freenode.net/#sugar

    * for synchronous chat with others,

    * requires registration with freenode.net,

    * optional,

15. Join the Internet Relay Chat channel #sugar-meeting

    irc://irc.freenode.net/#sugar-meeting
    http://meeting.sugarlabs.org/

    * for meetings, but keep your own transcripts and minutes,

    * requires registration with freenode.net,

    * optional,

16. Maintain an Activity


https://github.com/sugarlabs/sugar-docs/blob/master/src/contributing.md#checklist---maintainer

    * many learner focused activities (apps) need simple maintenance,

    * adopt an activity you like as your focus.

Hope that helps!

Looking forward to your contributions

-- 

Ibiam Chihurumnaya
ibiamchihurumnaya at gmail.com



On Fri, Feb 8, 2019 at 3:46 PM EBIKIENMO BIO-IBOGOMO <ebi4real96 at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Hi I'm AB,
> I would like to apply for the position of an assisting mentor.
>
> On Wednesday, February 6, 2019, <iaep-request at lists.sugarlabs.org> wrote:
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> >    1. Re: [Sugar-devel] GSoC 2019 call for assisting mentors
> >       (Amaan Iqbal)
> >
> >
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 1
> > Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2019 20:03:26 +0530
> > From: Amaan Iqbal <amaaniqbal2786 at gmail.com>
> > To: James Cameron <quozl at laptop.org>
> > Cc: Sugar-dev Devel <sugar-devel at lists.sugarlabs.org>, iaep
> >         <iaep at lists.sugarlabs.org>
> > Subject: Re: [IAEP] [Sugar-devel] GSoC 2019 call for assisting mentors
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> > Hello Everyone,
> >
> > I am interested in mentoring a few of the following projects:
> >
> >    - Reconciling rhythm with pitch in Music Blocks widgets
> >    <
> https://github.com/sugarlabs/GSoC/blob/master/Ideas-2019.md#reconciling-rhythm-with-pitch-in-music-blocks-widgets
> >
> >    - Expand Sugarizer Exerciser activity
> >    <
> https://github.com/sugarlabs/GSoC/blob/master/Ideas-2019.md#expand-sugarizer-exerciser-activity
> >
> >    - Write activity for Sugarizer
> >    <
> https://github.com/sugarlabs/GSoC/blob/master/Ideas-2019.md#write-activity-for-sugarizer
> >
> >    - Colored desktop and activity icons
> >    <
> https://github.com/sugarlabs/GSoC/blob/master/Ideas-2019.md#colored-desktop-and-activity-icons
> >
> >    - Improve Sugarizer Server Dashboard
> >    <
> https://github.com/sugarlabs/GSoC/blob/master/Ideas-2019.md#improve-sugarizer-server-dashboard
> >
> >
> > But I am unsure of the time which I would be able to allocate during
> > May-June due to some specific reasons. I will mostly be available during
> > July-August.
> >
> > So I need some time to confirm whether I would be able to mentor or not.
> >
> > Can the board members please tell until when can an organization add
> > mentors to GSoC? And if there is any other pre-requisite to be done from
> my
> > side to be eligible to mentor.
> >
> >
> > Regards,
> > Amaan,
> > GCI Mentor,
> > SugarLabs
> >
> > On Mon, Feb 4, 2019 at 11:13 AM James Cameron <quozl at laptop.org> wrote:
> >
> >> A call for "assisting mentors" for the GSoC 2019 project ideas.
> >>
> >> You don't need to be able to code.  Please reply to the mailing list(s)
> if
> >> you'd like to help with non-coding mentoring, including gathering
> >> requirements, visual design, testing, or deployment.
> >>
> >> Here's a proposed list;
> >>
> >>
> >>
> https://github.com/sugarlabs/GSoC/blob/4afd32d144fd0a8df67ed89c58e412ad160e3616/Ideas-2019.md
> >>
> >> --
> >> James Cameron
> >> http://quozl.netrek.org/
> >> _______________________________________________
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> >> http://lists.sugarlabs.org/listinfo/sugar-devel
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