Parch GNU/Linux is a community-driven distribution, and we greatly value the participation and contributions of our users. By getting involved, you can not only benefit the Parch project, but also improve the overall free and open-source software ecosystem.
This guide outlines various ways Parch users can contribute to the community. Before getting started, please familiarize yourself with our [Code of Conduct].
- Participate in the Parch Forums to help answer questions and share your knowledge with other users.
- Join us on Matrix to chat with fellow Parch users and developers in real-time.
- The Parch Wiki is our centralized documentation hub, and we encourage all users to help expand and maintain it.
- Correct any errors, add new articles, and ensure existing content is up-to-date.
- Translate the wiki into additional languages to make it accessible to a wider audience.
- Contribute wallpapers, splash screens, color palettes, widgets, themes, and other artwork to the Parch Art Gallery.
- Your designs can help enhance the aesthetic appeal of the Parch desktop environment.
- Use our Forum to report any issues you encounter with Parch packages.
- If you have the skills, you can also submit patches to fix existing bugs.
- Packages in the ppr-testing repositories need thorough testing before being promoted to the main repositories.
- Try out new packages and provide feedback to the Parch Testing Team.
- Suggest improvements for Parch packages on the forum or the corresponding package pages.
- Be sure to follow the guidelines to ensure your request is valid and well-documented.
- The [Parch community packages (pcp)] contains community-maintained package scripts.
- You can submit new packages or help maintain existing ones by becoming a PCP Maintainer.
Parch comprises several software projects that you can contribute to:
| [Project Name] | [Description] | [Languages] | [Maintainers] | [Links] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Parch Dorood] | welcome application designed for Parch | Persian, English | Daniel | Bugs |
While new developers are typically invited by the existing team, you can increase your chances by:
- Establishing a reputation as a helpful and knowledgeable community member
- Contributing to the Parch Wiki, reporting and fixing bugs, and maintaining PCP packages
- Submitting patches to Parch software projects and participating in their development
Remember, the primary motivation for contributing to Parch should be to support the entire community, not just to become a developer. By actively participating and demonstrating your skills, you can earn the trust and recognition of the Parch team over time.