Create "first-timers-only" issues for newcomers

[grvsachdeva]

Hi everyone!

We, at Public Lab, are known for welcoming new contributors into the Open Source world but a number of times, newcomers were not able to find first-timers-only issues to start their journey or face troubles making their first contribution with us.

Reasons being:

1. Lack of first-timers-only issues
2. Struggle in finding the good issue to start and lack of enough support?

We are working on both of the above aspects to support and help the maximum number of people to take their first step in their OSS journey with us, through our various projects but we need more support for this. So, this is a call to all the Public Lab members to try and create a first-timers-issue for someone who wants to start their journey and waiting for an FTO being assigned to them.

If you are interested in creating first-timers-only issue, follow these instructions:

1. Browse through the publiclab.org and see if there's a bug which can be easily solved
2. Solve this issue but don't create a PR this time, instead create a FTO issue
3. Click on this link to start creating a new issue
4. We follow a specific template for FTO issues, so copy the template from here
5. Edit the issue body to add the goal of the issue, code snippet required, file to be updated, add screenshots(if required). Don't add code snippet required to solve in case, the issue just requires minor HTML or CSS change or equivalent.
6. Add a catchy and relevant title to the issue but don't include "FTO" , "first-timers-only" or equivalent in title
7. Get the issue you just created labeled by mentioning @publiclab/reviewers or @publiclab/plots2-reviewers.

• If you have labeling privileges, feel free to do so yourself but ensure that you have used FTO template.
• If you are not able to mention the above-mentioned teams, and doesn't have labeling privileges, then drop a line in Gitter channel - https://gitter.im/publiclab/publiclab or mention @jywarren @gauravano @SidharthBansal and any one of us will surely follow-up with you. You can also mention any other member, you can think of with labeling privileges.

8. It's time to invite a new contributor to your issue. If there are unchecked names in the below list, then those people are still looking for FTO issue to start with, so mention them in your FTO by writing - This issue is created for @[contributor-name]. Thanks!
   Also, if you see, a new contributor is looking for an issue, feel free to point them to your FTO.

Contributors looking for first-timers-only (FTO) issues

• @shreyateeza - Change cursor to pointer on hover over the wiki "changes" link #4979
• @TANGL3SIT3S
• @nazeem1988
• @karunagoyalk - Align download as buttons on smaller screens #4972
• @Nirvikalpa108
• @cassianoblonski
• @EngrEric
• @Anjalizi
• @GettyOrawo
• @coderbeetle
• @corbettbw
• @govindjeevan Update _list.html.erb with new "ban" icon on Spam button mapknitter#396
• @gautamig54
• @daddyjab
• @emestabillo
• @letnewKid
• @srujana121
• @jazdao
• @chinwendusilvia
• @aggarwal19
• @Jenniline
• @madelinejones
• @richa031
• @FabSar
• @Manvi07
• @siddhishree
• @CubikMan47
• @Julius26
• @VinneyJ
• @shubhi2000
• @Priyak5 - Align the section #5005
• @vaarigupta - Capitalize searchbox placeholder in subscriptions #5191
• @techchic - Add full paths to email digest images #5230, Refactor nids in tag model #5215
• @ananya - update syntax of active record query to more recent style (license method) mapknitter#437
• @hc-barker - update syntax of ActiveRecord database query to more recent style mapknitter#436
• @edwd42 - Suggestion for a text edit on the signup page #5227
• @PritiShaw - Broken print links #5049
• @supriya-kotturu Fix typo in email search #5276
• @AnthoniaOkafor- Change the path of "# research notes" on the dashboard from profile to notes/author #5274
• @jtmims - Change styling and wording of our "Tags" sidebar #5295
• @scheleon - Add Skylight link on error page #5296
• @mahmodHammad - Remove duplicated like, share and tweet buttons on wiki pages #5289
• @santushk Change author.user to author to fix our RSS feeds #5305
• @jillpena Refactor admin_controller with simpler user login/role check #5306
• @stoic-plus Add time and link to email digest header #5340
• @starcruizer Add link to title in email digest and remove body text #5341
• @dimpho0101 - Refactor answers_controller with simpler user role check #5346
• @atjustbeinghumaid - Fix notes ordering in recent notes #5360
• @shayna34 - publiclab/Leaflet.DistortableImage/190
• @stephenmasih Add closing bracket at notes partial. #5364
• @shivam15 - Align checkbox with the text. #5270
• @ar03 - Fix Pluralization Conditionals #5104
• @Devdrod - Add range buttons to /tag/____ page #3298
• @AdityaShD - Refactor out _calculateAngle method Leaflet.DistortableImage#260
• @konolga - Add Leaflet FullHash object for dynamic URL  mapknitter#621
• @ahmadkarlam - Add npm package badge in Readme . leaflet-environmental-layers#176
• @dannomayer -- Backend task preferred
• @Esh08 - Update L.LatLng initialization syntax Pt.3 Leaflet.DistortableImage#250

To first-time contributors: If you are looking for FTO and want your name to be added to the above list then, feel free to comment below to show your interest. If you are looking for working on specific language/framework, mention that too in your comment.

To Public Lab members who have comment edit privileges: Please add names of newcomers who have shown into for FTO in below comments. Also, add the names of other newcomers who are looking for FTO and shown their interest by commenting in other issues.

For any query, feel free to ask below or at Public Lab gitter channel - https://gitter.im/publiclab/publiclab

Thank you!

cc @jywarren @publiclab/reviewers @publiclab/plots2-reviewers

[harshkhandeparkar]

@gauravano can do something like this on IS repo as well? Maybe it can be pinned too?

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On Sat 9 Mar, 2019, 2:46 AM Gaurav Sachdeva, ***@***.***> wrote: Hi everyone! We, at Public Lab, are known for welcoming new contributors into the Open Source world but a number of times, newcomers were not able to find first-timers-only issues to start their journey or face troubles making their first contribution with us. Reasons being: 1. Lack of first-timers-only issues 2. Struggle in finding the good issue to start and lack of enough support? We are working on both of the above aspects to support and help the maximum number of people to take their first step in their OSS journey with us, through our various projects <https://github.com/publiclab/> but we need more support for this. So, this is a call to all the Public Lab members to try and create a first-timers-issue for someone who wants to start their journey and waiting for an FTO being assigned to them. If you are interested in creating first-timers-only issue, follow these instructions: 1. Browse through the publiclab.org and see if there's a bug which can be easily solved 2. Solve this issue but don't create a PR this time, instead create a FTO issue 3. Click on this link <https://github.com/publiclab/plots2/issues/new> to start creating a new issue 4. We follow a specific template for FTO issues, so copy the template from here <https://github.com/publiclab/plots2/blob/master/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/first-timers-issue-template.md> 5. Edit the issue body to add the goal of the issue, code snippet required, file to be updated, add screenshots(if required). Don't add code snippet required to solve in case, the issue just requires minor HTML or CSS change or equivalent. 6. Add a catchy and relevant title to the issue but don't include "FTO" , "first-timers-only" or equivalent in title 7. Get the issue you just created labeled by mentioning @publiclab/reviewers <https://github.com/orgs/publiclab/teams/reviewers> or @publiclab/plots2-reviewers <https://github.com/orgs/publiclab/teams/plots2-reviewers>. - If you have labeling privileges, feel free to do so yourself but ensure that you have used FTO template. - If you are not able to mention the above-mentioned teams, and doesn't have labeling privileges, then drop a line in Gitter channel - https://gitter.im/publiclab/publiclab or mention @jywarren <https://github.com/jywarren> @gauravano <https://github.com/gauravano> @SidharthBansal <https://github.com/SidharthBansal> and any one of us will surely follow-up with you. You can also mention any other member, you can think of with labeling privileges. 1. It's time to invite a new contributor to your issue. If there are unchecked names in the below list, then those people are still looking for FTO issue to start with, so mention them in your FTO by writing - This issue is created for @[contributor-name]. Thanks! Also, if you see, a new contributor is looking for an issue, feel free to point them to your FTO. Contributors looking for first-timers-only (FTO) issues - @shreyateeza <https://github.com/shreyateeza> - @TANGL3SIT3S <https://github.com/TANGL3SIT3S> - @nazeem1988 <https://github.com/nazeem1988> - @karunagoyalk <https://github.com/karunagoyalk> - @Nirvikalpa108 <https://github.com/Nirvikalpa108> *To first-time contributors:* If you are looking for FTO and want your name to be added to the above list then, feel free to comment below to show your interest. If you are looking for working on specific language/framework, mention that too in your comment. *To Public Lab members who have comment edit privileges:* Please add names of newcomers who have shown into for FTO in below comments. Also, add the names of other newcomers who are looking for FTO and shown their interest by commenting in other issues. For any query, feel free to ask below or at Public Lab gitter channel - https://gitter.im/publiclab/publiclab Thank you! cc @jywarren <https://github.com/jywarren> @publiclab/reviewers <https://github.com/orgs/publiclab/teams/reviewers> @publiclab/plots2-reviewers <https://github.com/orgs/publiclab/teams/plots2-reviewers> — You are receiving this because you are on a team that was mentioned. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#4963>, or mute the thread <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AhKOnwqP5YGFLz_vI8uZIgN8FguQ9AfYks5vUtM8gaJpZM4bmJHP> .

[SidharthBansal]

Hi, we are looking for support issues like this on each repository of Public Lab. You can create as many ftos on IS as you want. Also it will be greatly appreciated if you will open up https://github.com/publiclab/plots2/wiki/Supportive-Tasks these kinds of tasks at each repository of Public Lab. We are planning for a better community at all the repositories. On Sat, Mar 9, 2019 at 12:09 PM Harsh Khandeparkar <[email protected]> wrote:

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@gauravano can do something like this on IS repo as well? Maybe it can be pinned too? On Sat 9 Mar, 2019, 2:46 AM Gaurav Sachdeva, ***@***.***> wrote: > Hi everyone! > > We, at Public Lab, are known for welcoming new contributors into the Open > Source world but a number of times, newcomers were not able to find > first-timers-only issues to start their journey or face troubles making > their first contribution with us. > > Reasons being: > > 1. Lack of first-timers-only issues > 2. Struggle in finding the good issue to start and lack of enough > support? > > We are working on both of the above aspects to support and help the > maximum number of people to take their first step in their OSS journey with > us, through our various projects <https://github.com/publiclab/> but we > need more support for this. So, this is a call to all the Public Lab > members to try and create a first-timers-issue for someone who wants to > start their journey and waiting for an FTO being assigned to them. > > If you are interested in creating first-timers-only issue, follow these > instructions: > > 1. Browse through the publiclab.org and see if there's a bug which can > be easily solved > 2. Solve this issue but don't create a PR this time, instead create a > FTO issue > 3. Click on this link <https://github.com/publiclab/plots2/issues/new> > to start creating a new issue > 4. We follow a specific template for FTO issues, so copy the template > from here > < https://github.com/publiclab/plots2/blob/master/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/first-timers-issue-template.md > > 5. Edit the issue body to add the goal of the issue, code snippet > required, file to be updated, add screenshots(if required). Don't add code > snippet required to solve in case, the issue just requires minor HTML or > CSS change or equivalent. > 6. Add a catchy and relevant title to the issue but don't include > "FTO" , "first-timers-only" or equivalent in title > 7. Get the issue you just created labeled by mentioning > @publiclab/reviewers > <https://github.com/orgs/publiclab/teams/reviewers> or > @publiclab/plots2-reviewers > <https://github.com/orgs/publiclab/teams/plots2-reviewers>. > > > - If you have labeling privileges, feel free to do so yourself but > ensure that you have used FTO template. > - If you are not able to mention the above-mentioned teams, and > doesn't have labeling privileges, then drop a line in Gitter channel - > https://gitter.im/publiclab/publiclab or mention @jywarren > <https://github.com/jywarren> @gauravano <https://github.com/gauravano> > @SidharthBansal <https://github.com/SidharthBansal> and any one of us > will surely follow-up with you. You can also mention any other member, you > can think of with labeling privileges. > > > 1. It's time to invite a new contributor to your issue. If there are > unchecked names in the below list, then those people are still looking for > FTO issue to start with, so mention them in your FTO by writing - This > issue is created for @[contributor-name]. Thanks! > Also, if you see, a new contributor is looking for an issue, feel free > to point them to your FTO. > > Contributors looking for first-timers-only (FTO) issues > > - @shreyateeza <https://github.com/shreyateeza> > - @TANGL3SIT3S <https://github.com/TANGL3SIT3S> > - @nazeem1988 <https://github.com/nazeem1988> > - @karunagoyalk <https://github.com/karunagoyalk> > - @Nirvikalpa108 <https://github.com/Nirvikalpa108> > > *To first-time contributors:* If you are looking for FTO and want your > name to be added to the above list then, feel free to comment below to show > your interest. If you are looking for working on specific > language/framework, mention that too in your comment. > > *To Public Lab members who have comment edit privileges:* Please add > names of newcomers who have shown into for FTO in below comments. Also, add > the names of other newcomers who are looking for FTO and shown their > interest by commenting in other issues. > > For any query, feel free to ask below or at Public Lab gitter channel - > https://gitter.im/publiclab/publiclab > > Thank you! > > cc @jywarren <https://github.com/jywarren> @publiclab/reviewers > <https://github.com/orgs/publiclab/teams/reviewers> > @publiclab/plots2-reviewers > <https://github.com/orgs/publiclab/teams/plots2-reviewers> > > — > You are receiving this because you are on a team that was mentioned. > Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub > <#4963>, or mute the thread > < https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AhKOnwqP5YGFLz_vI8uZIgN8FguQ9AfYks5vUtM8gaJpZM4bmJHP > > . > — You are receiving this because you were mentioned. 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[harshkhandeparkar]

I was asking if somebody can open such a supportive task issue on IS.

[harshkhandeparkar]

Can an issue similar to the one I'm commenting on be opened in IS is and can it be pinned by someone is my question. IS also has a shortage of FTOs.

[harshkhandeparkar]

Also I think all of the fto-candidate issues should be reformatted into proper first-timers-only issues

[harshkhandeparkar]

@gauravano I have opened an issue in IS publiclab/image-sequencer#842. I have based it on your template for this issue. I hope you don't mind.

[grvsachdeva]

Hey @harshkhandeparkar, thanks for opening this issue in Image Sequencer 💯 🚀

[ghost]

Hello! I actually am pretty new to GitHub and it's kind of confusing to me, in the sense that I want to contribute to projects but I don't know where to start. Could you please add my name to this list too?

[harshkhandeparkar]

@coderbeetle Ya sure! You are always welcome. Btw, which language/framework/anything are you interested in/good at? If ruby is your cup of tea, then we can add your name here, otherwise you can check some other PL repo and we can introduce you to that community. Thanks.

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On Sat 9 Mar, 2019, 7:18 PM Christine, ***@***.***> wrote: Hello! I actually am pretty new to GitHub and it's kind of confusing to me, in the sense that I want to contribute to projects but I don't know where to start. Could you please add my name to this list too? — You are receiving this because you were mentioned. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#4963 (comment)>, or mute the thread <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AhKOn5vdGYI2_-ALyekKPXb63Gc93d4eks5vU7uxgaJpZM4bmJHP> .

[ghost]

@harshkhandeparkar Hey, thanks! And sorry I forgot to mention that ^^ Ruby is great, I'm not too experienced with it but I'm up for the challenge! Anything Java or Javascript would also be great.

[harshkhandeparkar]

@coderbeetle I will add your name here but there's also another one of these issue in one of publiclab's JS repos 'image-sequencer'. Shall I add your name there as well?

[harshkhandeparkar]

Also there are many other JS repos, the majority of publiclab repos are JS, you can check them out as well.

[cassianoblonski]

I would love to help with Ruby, currently i'm on internship/junior level and trying to contribute in open source projects to sharp some skills like reading others code, test and code to production. But I can help with some HTML, CSS, Python(flask), and translations from English to Portuguese Brazil, thanks in advance.

[grvsachdeva]

hey @cassianoblonski, I have created a FTO for you at #4992. But, we would also love to have your help on the Translation front. Thanks!

Will point you to our Transifex account very soon :)

[gautamig54]

Hello, I am looking for a first timer only issues. Can someone assign an issue to me as well?

[emestabillo]

Hi there! I'm new to publiclab and would like to contribute to the repo. I have some experience with RoR and CSS. Not sure if I need to be assigned an issue as a newcomer. I'll look at the list as well. Thank you!

[cassianoblonski]

hey @cassianoblonski, I have created a FTO for you at #4992. But, we would also love to have your help on the Translation front. Thanks!

Will point you to our Transifex account very soon :)

Thank you very much, and i'll glad to help you with the translation, when ready just point me.

[grvsachdeva]

@emestabillo added your name to the above list and we'll mention you soon. Thanks!

[srujana121]

Hello, Can you guide me to a first timer issue?

[cesswairimu]

@srujana121 added your name to the list

[Tarr22]

Hello, I stumbled upon this thread looking for newbie friendly repos to contribute to. Thanks for giving people in my position an opportunity to get started! I currently use Java but I am open to using other languages.

[ahmadkarlam]

Hello, I'm learning to contribute at Open Source. Is there anything I can help ?

[grvsachdeva]

Hi @konolga and @ahmadkarlam, added your name to the above list and we'll mention you soon on FTO issues. Also, you can go ahead and try to find the unclaimed or outdated FTO issues from https://code.publiclab.org/#r=all. Thanks!!

[sashadev-sky]

@konolga you can work on publiclab/mapknitter#621. Thank you!! I'll mention you there too :)

[sagarpreet-chadha]

Hi everyone ,
If anyone is up for some research work , we have this FTO issue up in leaflet-environmental-layers: publiclab/leaflet-environmental-layers#53 .
Thanks 😄 !

[sagarpreet-chadha]

And this FTO is also up for grab 😄 :

• Add Licence badge in readme leaflet-environmental-layers#177

[dannomayer]

Hi,

Interested in contributing, preferably back end logic. Thanks!

[grvsachdeva]

Hi @dannomayer, I've added your name to the above list and we'll mention you as soon as task matching your preference pops up. Also, as many of the FTO tasks are the frontend issues or documentation, so maybe you would be interested in taking up a little bit complex task? If that so, let me know the language or framework you prefer. Thanks!

[cesswairimu]

@dannomayer or anyone else interested here is a first-timer-issue #5795

[divyabaid16]

Hi, @Esh08 I have added your name to the list, whenever a first-timers issue will be created, we will assign it to you.
Thanks!

[sashadev-sky]

@Esh08 you can work on publiclab/Leaflet.DistortableImage#250! I will mention you there :)

[Beachyesh]

Hey! Thanks for the opportunity, Reading the info, looks like I have a week, I'll try my best. Will keep you posted:)

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[faizaanshah]

Hi! I want to work on react-native or any other Node.js library if there is some issue?

[grvsachdeva]

Hi @faizaanshah, there is no react-native library as of now, but we have many cool JavaScript libraries - https://github.com/publiclab?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=&type=&language=javascript . Check them out and let us know if you like any and want to contribute on that. Thanks!

[ananyaarun]

New FTO up for grabs at LEL
publiclab/leaflet-environmental-layers#195
Thanks !

-- And these two are also still available in the same repo:
publiclab/leaflet-environmental-layers#177
publiclab/leaflet-environmental-layers#53

[enviro3]

I'm a "first-timer" and would love to be added to the list above! @gauravano

[grvsachdeva]

Hi @enviro3, I guess you found your first issue - #5959. Let me know if you want any help.

[enviro3]

Thank you so much @gauravan! Will let you know :)

[bendjukastein]

First Timer checking in! I would love to help out wherever I can, I have some experience in python, C and Java, and can help with improving documentation, attempt to fix a bug, or help out however else I can! :)

[ananyaarun]

Hi @bendjukastein We would love to have your help !! You can check out publiclab/leaflet-environmental-layers#238
It is a documentation based First timer issue 😃

[grvsachdeva]

Hey everyone, thank you so much to all the contributors who created new FTO issues, and also to new comers who contributed to the different projects. We are grateful for all of your efforts. As this thread has grown large, so creating a new issue to maintain list at #6206. If anyone of you are still looking for your first issue/challenge to work on then feel free to comment on new thread -- #6206.

Thanks again. You all are best ❤️🌐.

[theOpetunde]

Hello. I am a 2020 Outreachy aspirant looking for issues to work on. Please let me know if there are available issues I could work on. Thank you very much.