diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md index afceafb81729d..4f20f35e1f39c 100644 --- a/CONTRIBUTING.md +++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md @@ -15,14 +15,18 @@ MariaDB Server has a vibrant community contributing in a wide range of areas. Th - Contribute towards [documenting MariaDB Server](https://mariadb.com/docs/general-resources/about/readme/contributing-documentation) and its ecosystem by adding new content or improving existing content. - [Translate](https://mariadb.com/docs/general-resources/about/readme/contributing-documentation) existing documentation. -### Help debug and develop MariaDB +### Help develop MariaDB ----- - [Report bugs](https://jira.mariadb.org/) - Test development versions -- Write code to fix bugs or develop new features (see [Getting Started for Developers](https://mariadb.org/getting-started-for-developers)).See also [list of beginner friendly tasks](https://jira.mariadb.org/browse/MDEV-15736?jql=resolution%20%3D%20Unresolved%20AND%20labels%20%3D%20beginner-friendly%20ORDER%20BY%20updated%20DESC) -- Help with code quality control -- Participate in packaging for different Linux distributions -- Coding standards for the main source code can be found in [CODING_STANDARDS.md](CODING_STANDARDS.md). +- Fix bugs or develop new features +- Review code contributions +- Test bug fixes and features +- Participate in packaging for different distributions + +Check the [list of beginner friendly tasks](https://jira.mariadb.org/issues/?jql=status%3DConfirmed%20AND%20labels%3Dbeginner-friendly%20ORDER%20BY%20updated%20DESC). Or talk to the [MariaDB developers](#engage-online-with-other-community-members). + +See also [Getting Started for Developers](https://mariadb.org/getting-started-for-developers). Coding standards for the main source code can be found in [CODING_STANDARDS.md](CODING_STANDARDS.md). ### Sponsor or donate --- @@ -34,7 +38,7 @@ You’re very welcome to support MariaDB Server as an individual, or talk your c - [Events and Conferences page](https://mariadb.org/events/) - [mariadb.meetup.com](http://mariadb.meetup.com/) -### Live QA for beginner contributors +### Live Q&A for beginner contributors ---- MariaDB has a dedicated time each week when we answer new contributor questions live on Zulip. From 8:00 to 10:00 UTC on Mondays, and 10:00 to 12:00 UTC on Thursdays, anyone can ask any questions they’d like, @@ -43,5 +47,5 @@ New contributors can ask questions any time, but we will provide immediate feedb ### Additional resources ---- - - [MariaDB Foundation ](https://mariadb.org/) + - [MariaDB Foundation](https://mariadb.org/) - [MariaDB Documentation](https://mariadb.com/docs/)