CFP - Community Over Code 2024 (ApacheCon EU)

[Mirko Kämpf <mi...@gmail.com>]

Hello Apache Training team,

I started a conversation with members of the Apache Wayang team regarding
a joint presentation on the new Community event, next year in Bratislava.

The session we have in mind is linked to the proposal I shared with you
this summer:
By "standardizing" how we can share the knowledge about our projects and
technology we use
and by working together with "non engineering experts", we might attract
more community members - which can be very attractive for Apache Training.

Here is a 1st draft for such a session:

*Session Title:*

"*Empowering Communities through Accessible Documentation and Training**
Material**:* How Apache Wayang and Apache Training intent to attract non
technical contributors."

*Session Description:*

In the ever-evolving landscape of open source projects, the Apache Software
Foundation (ASF) stands at the forefront of innovation and community-driven
development. Two of its young projects, Apache Training and Apache Wayang,
are working on an exciting journey of expansion and inclusivity. This
session is dedicated to showcasing how these projects are opening their
doors to a broader audience, including non-technical individuals, thereby
fostering a more diverse and robust community, which helps the ASF to
continue in solving some of the world’s tech problems by bringing bright
minds and nice people together.

Our focus will be on the pivotal role of clear, comprehensive documentation
and training materials in making open source projects more accessible. We
use the example of Apache Wayang, which aims on serving specific needs of
data driven businesses.

We will explore strategies for creating documentation and training content for
developers and domain experts that is not only informative but also serving
their needs for fast project onboarding and easy to understand.

This approach is crucial in lowering the entry barrier for new
contributors, regardless of their technical background.

Key Highlights of the Session:

1.     *Introduction to A**pache** Wayang and **Apache **Training Projects:*
  brief overview of the projects, their goals, and their current status
within the ASF ecosystem.

2.     *The Importance of Non-Technical Contributions:* Understanding how
contributions from non-technical members can significantly enhance the
growth and sustainability of open source projects.

3.     *Strategies for Creating Accessible Content:* Practical tips and
methodologies for developing documentation and training materials that
cater to a wide range of contributors, from seasoned developers to open
source enthusiasts with little to no technical background.

4.     *The Impact of Inclusivity on Community Strength:* A discussion on
how welcoming non-technical contributors can lead to stronger bonds between
projects and a more vibrant, supportive community.

5.     *Interactive Demonstration:* A live showcase of how to create
user-friendly documentation and training resources, followed by a
collaborative session where participants can contribute their ideas and
suggestions.

6.     *Q&A and Community Feedback:* An interactive segment for attendees
to ask questions, share their experiences, and provide feedback on how ASF
projects can further enhance their inclusivity and accessibility.

This session is not just a presentation but a call to action for all open
source enthusiasts to contribute to the ASF community in diverse ways.
Whether you are a developer, a technical writer, an educator, or simply
someone passionate about open source, your contributions are valuable.

Join us to learn how you can be a part of this exciting journey and help
shape the future of open source communities.

We intend to deliver a presentation and a poster.




My plan is to submit a proposal together with the Wayang team here - if
this is wanted by the project team.
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What do you think, is there any reason for not going forward together in
such an inter-community project?

Can we start a voting for this, please, so that we can focus on finalizing
the proposal soon.

Thanks.

Cheers,
Mirko



-- 

Dr. rer. nat. Mirko Kämpf
Müchelner Str. 23
06259 Frankleben

Re: CFP - Community Over Code 2024 (ApacheCon EU)

[Lars Francke <la...@gmail.com>]

Hi Mirko,

good luck with the submission! I don't see any reason not to submit an
inter-community talk. Quite the opposite.

Cheers,
Lars


On Mon, Dec 18, 2023 at 6:39 PM Mirko Kämpf <mi...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello Apache Training team,
>
> I started a conversation with members of the Apache Wayang team regarding
> a joint presentation on the new Community event, next year in Bratislava.
>
> The session we have in mind is linked to the proposal I shared with you
> this summer:
> By "standardizing" how we can share the knowledge about our projects and
> technology we use
> and by working together with "non engineering experts", we might attract
> more community members - which can be very attractive for Apache Training.
>
> Here is a 1st draft for such a session:
>
> *Session Title:*
>
> "*Empowering Communities through Accessible Documentation and Training**
> Material**:* How Apache Wayang and Apache Training intent to attract non
> technical contributors."
>
> *Session Description:*
>
> In the ever-evolving landscape of open source projects, the Apache
> Software Foundation (ASF) stands at the forefront of innovation and
> community-driven development. Two of its young projects, Apache Training
> and Apache Wayang, are working on an exciting journey of expansion and
> inclusivity. This session is dedicated to showcasing how these projects are
> opening their doors to a broader audience, including non-technical
> individuals, thereby fostering a more diverse and robust community, which
> helps the ASF to continue in solving some of the world’s tech problems by
> bringing bright minds and nice people together.
>
> Our focus will be on the pivotal role of clear, comprehensive
> documentation and training materials in making open source projects more
> accessible. We use the example of Apache Wayang, which aims on serving
> specific needs of data driven businesses.
>
> We will explore strategies for creating documentation and training content for
> developers and domain experts that is not only informative but also serving
> their needs for fast project onboarding and easy to understand.
>
> This approach is crucial in lowering the entry barrier for new
> contributors, regardless of their technical background.
>
> Key Highlights of the Session:
>
> 1.     *Introduction to A**pache** Wayang and **Apache **Training
> Projects:*   brief overview of the projects, their goals, and their
> current status within the ASF ecosystem.
>
> 2.     *The Importance of Non-Technical Contributions:* Understanding how
> contributions from non-technical members can significantly enhance the
> growth and sustainability of open source projects.
>
> 3.     *Strategies for Creating Accessible Content:* Practical tips and
> methodologies for developing documentation and training materials that
> cater to a wide range of contributors, from seasoned developers to open
> source enthusiasts with little to no technical background.
>
> 4.     *The Impact of Inclusivity on Community Strength:* A discussion on
> how welcoming non-technical contributors can lead to stronger bonds between
> projects and a more vibrant, supportive community.
>
> 5.     *Interactive Demonstration:* A live showcase of how to create
> user-friendly documentation and training resources, followed by a
> collaborative session where participants can contribute their ideas and
> suggestions.
>
> 6.     *Q&A and Community Feedback:* An interactive segment for attendees
> to ask questions, share their experiences, and provide feedback on how ASF
> projects can further enhance their inclusivity and accessibility.
>
> This session is not just a presentation but a call to action for all open
> source enthusiasts to contribute to the ASF community in diverse ways.
> Whether you are a developer, a technical writer, an educator, or simply
> someone passionate about open source, your contributions are valuable.
>
> Join us to learn how you can be a part of this exciting journey and help
> shape the future of open source communities.
>
> We intend to deliver a presentation and a poster.
>
>
>
>
> My plan is to submit a proposal together with the Wayang team here - if
> this is wanted by the project team.
> [image: image.png]
> [image: image.png]
>
> What do you think, is there any reason for not going forward together in
> such an inter-community project?
>
> Can we start a voting for this, please, so that we can focus on finalizing
> the proposal soon.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Cheers,
> Mirko
>
>
>
> --
>
> Dr. rer. nat. Mirko Kämpf
> Müchelner Str. 23
> 06259 Frankleben
>
>

Re: CFP - Community Over Code 2024 (ApacheCon EU)

[Eric Tessenow <er...@gmail.com>]

Hi,

great idea. If possible I would like to help you prepare this.

Wishing everyone a great end of the old and start of the New Year.

All the best,

Eric

On Mon, 18 Dec 2023 at 18:39, Mirko Kämpf <mi...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello Apache Training team,
>
> I started a conversation with members of the Apache Wayang team regarding
> a joint presentation on the new Community event, next year in Bratislava.
>
> The session we have in mind is linked to the proposal I shared with you
> this summer:
> By "standardizing" how we can share the knowledge about our projects and
> technology we use
> and by working together with "non engineering experts", we might attract
> more community members - which can be very attractive for Apache Training.
>
> Here is a 1st draft for such a session:
>
> *Session Title:*
>
> "*Empowering Communities through Accessible Documentation and Training**
> Material**:* How Apache Wayang and Apache Training intent to attract non
> technical contributors."
>
> *Session Description:*
>
> In the ever-evolving landscape of open source projects, the Apache
> Software Foundation (ASF) stands at the forefront of innovation and
> community-driven development. Two of its young projects, Apache Training
> and Apache Wayang, are working on an exciting journey of expansion and
> inclusivity. This session is dedicated to showcasing how these projects are
> opening their doors to a broader audience, including non-technical
> individuals, thereby fostering a more diverse and robust community, which
> helps the ASF to continue in solving some of the world’s tech problems by
> bringing bright minds and nice people together.
>
> Our focus will be on the pivotal role of clear, comprehensive
> documentation and training materials in making open source projects more
> accessible. We use the example of Apache Wayang, which aims on serving
> specific needs of data driven businesses.
>
> We will explore strategies for creating documentation and training content for
> developers and domain experts that is not only informative but also serving
> their needs for fast project onboarding and easy to understand.
>
> This approach is crucial in lowering the entry barrier for new
> contributors, regardless of their technical background.
>
> Key Highlights of the Session:
>
> 1.     *Introduction to A**pache** Wayang and **Apache **Training
> Projects:*   brief overview of the projects, their goals, and their
> current status within the ASF ecosystem.
>
> 2.     *The Importance of Non-Technical Contributions:* Understanding how
> contributions from non-technical members can significantly enhance the
> growth and sustainability of open source projects.
>
> 3.     *Strategies for Creating Accessible Content:* Practical tips and
> methodologies for developing documentation and training materials that
> cater to a wide range of contributors, from seasoned developers to open
> source enthusiasts with little to no technical background.
>
> 4.     *The Impact of Inclusivity on Community Strength:* A discussion on
> how welcoming non-technical contributors can lead to stronger bonds between
> projects and a more vibrant, supportive community.
>
> 5.     *Interactive Demonstration:* A live showcase of how to create
> user-friendly documentation and training resources, followed by a
> collaborative session where participants can contribute their ideas and
> suggestions.
>
> 6.     *Q&A and Community Feedback:* An interactive segment for attendees
> to ask questions, share their experiences, and provide feedback on how ASF
> projects can further enhance their inclusivity and accessibility.
>
> This session is not just a presentation but a call to action for all open
> source enthusiasts to contribute to the ASF community in diverse ways.
> Whether you are a developer, a technical writer, an educator, or simply
> someone passionate about open source, your contributions are valuable.
>
> Join us to learn how you can be a part of this exciting journey and help
> shape the future of open source communities.
>
> We intend to deliver a presentation and a poster.
>
>
>
>
> My plan is to submit a proposal together with the Wayang team here - if
> this is wanted by the project team.
> [image: image.png]
> [image: image.png]
>
> What do you think, is there any reason for not going forward together in
> such an inter-community project?
>
> Can we start a voting for this, please, so that we can focus on finalizing
> the proposal soon.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Cheers,
> Mirko
>
>
>
> --
>
> Dr. rer. nat. Mirko Kämpf
> Müchelner Str. 23
> 06259 Frankleben
>
>

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