From 4a478c73e922c7f287660a7894493836aa0bd137 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kyle Johnson Date: Wed, 15 May 2019 16:59:50 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] Update README.md Updated the Contributing section of the README.md to be more welcoming to new FOSS contributors. Reordered the section a bit. Added bullet points to break up the information. Included inline links to guides to forking a repo and making a PR. Also, linked to current issues with the "good first issue" label to help new users. --- README.md | 10 +++++----- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index cec54b33f74..2bc9aee81c7 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -82,11 +82,11 @@ An explanation of donation possibilities and usage of donations is available at > Not a programmer? [Learn how to help.](http://contribute.jabref.org) -Want to be part of a free and open-source project that tens of thousands scientist use every day? -Check out our [issue tracker](https://github.com/JabRef/jabref/issues) to find something to work on. -You are also welcome to contribute new features. -To get your code included into JabRef, just fork JabRef and create a pull request. -For details have a look at our [guidelines for contributing](CONTRIBUTING.md). +Want to be part of a free and open-source project that tens of thousands scientist use every day? Check out the ways you can contribute, below: +- For details on how to contribute, have a look at our [guidelines for contributing](CONTRIBUTING.md). +- You are welcome to contribute new features. To get your code included into JabRef, just [fork] (https://help.github.com/en/articles/fork-a-repo) the JabRef repository, make your changes, and create a [pull request] (https://help.github.com/en/articles/about-pull-requests). +- To work on existing JabRef issues, check out our [issue tracker](https://github.com/JabRef/jabref/issues). New to open source contributing? Look for issues with the ["good first issue"](https://github.com/JabRef/jabref/labels/good%20first%20issue) label to get started. + We view pull requests as a collaborative process. Submit a pull request early to get feedback from the team on work in progress. We will discuss improvements with you and agree to merge them once the [developers](https://github.com/JabRef/jabref/blob/master/DEVELOPERS) approve. From 8c5f79f6e444ee458968b4db93e7c2d7419cb9ea Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kyle Johnson Date: Wed, 15 May 2019 17:03:34 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] Update README.md --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 2bc9aee81c7..d0a9efc35f7 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ An explanation of donation possibilities and usage of donations is available at Want to be part of a free and open-source project that tens of thousands scientist use every day? Check out the ways you can contribute, below: - For details on how to contribute, have a look at our [guidelines for contributing](CONTRIBUTING.md). -- You are welcome to contribute new features. To get your code included into JabRef, just [fork] (https://help.github.com/en/articles/fork-a-repo) the JabRef repository, make your changes, and create a [pull request] (https://help.github.com/en/articles/about-pull-requests). +- You are welcome to contribute new features. To get your code included into JabRef, just [fork](https://help.github.com/en/articles/fork-a-repo) the JabRef repository, make your changes, and create a [pull request](https://help.github.com/en/articles/about-pull-requests). - To work on existing JabRef issues, check out our [issue tracker](https://github.com/JabRef/jabref/issues). New to open source contributing? Look for issues with the ["good first issue"](https://github.com/JabRef/jabref/labels/good%20first%20issue) label to get started. We view pull requests as a collaborative process.