[OPEN-ILS-DOCUMENTATION] Ideas to get more DIG participation?

[Lazar, Alexey Vladimirovich]

On 2013-08-12, at 12:51 , Kathy Lussier <klussier at masslnc.org> wrote:

Hi, Kathy.

> Hi Alexey,
> 
>>> C) We talked about creating "bite size" tasks for new DIG members to be able to act on when they join, or for members that do not yet have the more advanced technical skill like knowing AsciiDoc. (Using Launchpad for DIG is the approach that is being considered to help keep track of tasks big and small.)
>> Using Launchpad could be better than nothing, but IMO a tool that has even some basic project management features like timeline/deadline tracking, task assignments, Gantt, calendar, RSS output, etc., could help clarify what work needs to be done and reduce barriers for participation. I suggest a more careful evaluation of tools available before such a commitment is made.
>> 
> I personally am partial to Launchpad since it gets everyone working in the same place. I'm not quite sure what the barriers of participation are, but it might also get more people comfortable submitting reports in Launchpad, which then might lead to more people submitting bugs for code.
> 
> However, I agree that this would be the best time to evaluate other tools if we think they might work better. Do you have some tools you would recommend with some pros and cons for using them in favor of Launchpad?


The short answer is yes; working on the long answer.

Aleksey Lazar
IS Developer and Integrator - PALS
http://www.mnpals.org/