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* Submit '''[https://gitlab.alpinelinux.org/alpine/aports/issues bug reports]''' | * Submit '''[https://gitlab.alpinelinux.org/alpine/aports/issues bug reports]'''. | ||
* Suggest new '''[https://gitlab.alpinelinux.org/alpine | * Suggest new '''[https://gitlab.alpinelinux.org/alpine features/ideas]''' (Previously: '''[[Project:Ideas|features/ideas]]''' and '''[[Alpine Linux:FAQ#Can_you_build_an_APK_package_for_...?|packages]]''') | ||
* Submit new '''[[Creating_an_Alpine_package|packages]]''' that you've created, or '''[[Development using git|patches]]''' to existing packages. For more information about developing on Alpine Linux, read our [[Developer Documentation]]. | * Submit new '''[[Creating_an_Alpine_package|packages]]''' that you've created, or '''[[Development using git|patches]]''' to existing packages. For more information about developing on Alpine Linux, read our [[Developer Documentation]]. | ||
* Check the coverage of the [https://release-monitoring.org/ Anitya] release monitoring database for your favourite packages, and add new mappings as needed. | |||
* Submit '''[[Special:NewFiles|artwork]]''' (icons, backgrounds, logos) | * Submit '''[[Special:NewFiles|artwork]]''' (icons, backgrounds, logos) | ||
* Correct '''spelling and grammar''' mistakes in the documentation | * Correct '''spelling and grammar''' mistakes in the documentation | ||
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= Contribute documentation = | = Contribute documentation = | ||
* Help write good '''[[ | * Help write good '''[[Tutorials and Howtos|documentation]]''' | ||
* '''Translate''' the documentation (and program texts) into another language | * '''Translate''' the documentation (and program texts) into another language | ||
* '''Proofread''' existing documentation, follow the examples, and make corrections | * '''Proofread''' existing documentation, follow the examples, and make corrections | ||
* Create diagrams, '''screenshots''', and graphics for the documentation | * Create diagrams, '''screenshots''', and graphics for the documentation | ||
* Develop style, formatting, spelling, and grammar conventions for documenters | * Develop style, formatting, spelling, and grammar conventions for documenters | ||
* Expand the '''[[Glossary]]''' of technical terms (so non-geeks can understand) | * Expand the '''[[Alpine Linux:Glossary|Glossary]]''' of technical terms (so non-geeks can understand) | ||
* Convert documentation into more formats | * Convert documentation into more formats | ||
= Contribute support = | = Contribute support = | ||
* '''Answer questions''' on the wiki, [[mailing lists]], [[IRC]] channels and [ | * '''Answer questions''' on the wiki, [[mailing lists]], [[IRC]] channels and [https://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/alpine-linux StackOverflow] | ||
* Contribute to (or start) an online support group | * Contribute to (or start) an online support group | ||
* Post a tutorial or other to https://asciinema.org | * Post a tutorial or other to https://asciinema.org | ||
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= Contribute appreciation = | = Contribute appreciation = | ||
* Be '''polite''' when reporting bugs or asking for new features; after all, the developers have no obligation to do it | * Be '''polite''' when reporting bugs or asking for new features; after all, the developers have no obligation to do it | ||
* '''Express''' your appreciation to developers (through [[Mailing_lists|e-mail]], [https://gitlab.alpinelinux.org/alpine/aports/issues bug reports], and [[Alpine Linux:IRC|IRC]]) | * '''Express''' your appreciation to developers (through [[Alpine_Linux:Mailing_lists|e-mail]], [https://gitlab.alpinelinux.org/alpine/aports/issues bug reports], and [[Alpine Linux:IRC|IRC]]) | ||
* Send the programmers post cards | * Send the programmers post cards | ||
* Give the project or [[Alpine_Linux:Developers|a developer a donation/gift]] (some have wish lists for this) | * Give the project or [[Alpine_Linux:Developers|a developer a donation/gift]] (some have wish lists for this) | ||
* Contribute to [https://www.patreon.com/musl musl libc development]. | * Contribute to [https://www.patreon.com/musl musl libc development]. | ||
Latest revision as of 13:23, 21 January 2024
There are many ways that you can contribute. Whether you are a normal user, a geek, or a hardcore developer, the one and most important thing you can do is to actually use Alpine Linux.
The list below explains some of the ways that you can contribute.
Contribute quality
- Submit bug reports.
- Suggest new features/ideas (Previously: features/ideas and packages)
- Submit new packages that you've created, or patches to existing packages. For more information about developing on Alpine Linux, read our Developer Documentation.
- Check the coverage of the Anitya release monitoring database for your favourite packages, and add new mappings as needed.
- Submit artwork (icons, backgrounds, logos)
- Correct spelling and grammar mistakes in the documentation
- Help maintain the wiki
Contribute documentation
- Help write good documentation
- Translate the documentation (and program texts) into another language
- Proofread existing documentation, follow the examples, and make corrections
- Create diagrams, screenshots, and graphics for the documentation
- Develop style, formatting, spelling, and grammar conventions for documenters
- Expand the Glossary of technical terms (so non-geeks can understand)
- Convert documentation into more formats
Contribute support
- Answer questions on the wiki, mailing lists, IRC channels and StackOverflow
- Contribute to (or start) an online support group
- Post a tutorial or other to https://asciinema.org
- Write HOWTOs and post them in the Tutorials and Howtos or your own blog
Contribute projects
Contribute publicity
Tip: As Alpine Linux gets more popular, there will be more people wanting to contribute.
- Link to the Alpine Linux web site
- Write reviews
- Convince people to choose Open Source products when possible
- Write about new ways of using an Open Source application
Contribute appreciation
- Be polite when reporting bugs or asking for new features; after all, the developers have no obligation to do it
- Express your appreciation to developers (through e-mail, bug reports, and IRC)
- Send the programmers post cards
- Give the project or a developer a donation/gift (some have wish lists for this)
- Contribute to musl libc development.