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== Help Wanted ==
This page lists easy, entry-level type tasks where help is needed.
This page lists easy, entry-level type tasks where help is needed.
These tasks focus on non-coding, or light-coding activities that are  
These tasks focus on non-coding, or light-coding activities that are  
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that you think others could do, please list them here.
that you think others could do, please list them here.


=== Inkscape Planning ===
== Inkscape Planning ==


One of Inkscape's secrets to success is that it plans its work out, tracks tasks carefully, and works to keep all the todo lists trim and under control.  Obviously, no coding experience is needed here.  You'll need to have an eye for order, and it helps to know a bit about what's going on with Inkscape development but it isn't required.
One of Inkscape's secrets to success is that we plan our work out, track tasks carefully, and work to keep all the todo lists trim and under control.  Obviously, no coding experience is needed here.  You'll need to have an eye for order, and it helps to know a bit about what's going on with Inkscape development but that isn't required.


* Update the Inkscape [[Roadmap]] - Compare what's listed there with what's been recently added to the [[ReleaseNotes]], and to recently closed Feature Requests and Bugs in the Inkscape Tracker.  Mark things done in the roadmap as appropriate (and indicate who did them).
* Update the Inkscape [[Roadmap]] - Compare what's listed there with what's been recently added to the [[Release Notes|release notes]], and to recently closed Feature Requests and Bugs in the Inkscape Tracker.  Mark things done in the roadmap as appropriate (and indicate who did them).
* Find more tasks to add to [[HelpWanted]]
* Find more tasks to add to [[HelpWanted]]
* [ [[UpdatingTrackerItems]] Update Tracker Items] - See that page for details.  Inkscape prides itself in keeping good track of bugs, features, and patches.  No coding ability is required.  This is an excellent way to help keep Inkscape chugging along.  In particular:
* [[UpdatingTrackerItems|Update Tracker Items]- See that page for details.  Inkscape prides itself in keeping good track of bugs, features, and patches.  No coding ability is required.  This is an excellent way to help keep Inkscape chugging along.  In particular:
** The low priority bugs (level 3) need reviewed prior to the 0.42 release.  Some may be fixed by now, others may be out of date or irrelevant.
** The low priority bugs (level 3) should be reviewed.  Some may be fixed by now, others may be out of date or irrelevant.
** Try recreating the new bugs (those at level 5).  Add a comment whether you can or cannot recreate them.
** Try recreating the new bugs (those at level 5).  Add a comment whether you can or cannot recreate them.
** Search for duplicate or redundant feature requests, and mark the dupes
** Search for duplicate or redundant feature requests, and mark the dupes.
* Go through [[NewFeatureProposals]] and pull in ideas from the Feature Request task tracker.  Add more details (be creative!) to expand and unify the ideas.  Sketch out some mockups if you so desire.  Add a comment to the Feature Request with a pointer to the wiki page that discusses it.
* Go through [[NewFeatureProposals]] and pull in ideas from the Feature Request task tracker.  Add more details (be creative!) to expand and unify the ideas.  Sketch out some mockups if you so desire.  Add a comment to the Feature Request with a pointer to the wiki page that discusses it.


=== Wiki Updating ===
== Wiki Updating ==


The inkscape wiki is always in need of editing and maintenance.  Inkscape depends on its community (that's you!) to keep the wiki organized and useful.
The Inkscape Wiki is always in need of editing and maintenance.  Inkscape depends on its community (that's you!) to keep the wiki organized and useful.


* Merge [[ApplicationIcons]] and Icons.  Also looks like these need editing and update in general
Items in need of updating:
* Ensure the formatting of different wiki pages is consistent.  Make sure each page has a title, uses wiki syntax, etc.
* Ensure the '''formatting''' of different wiki pages is consistent.  Make sure each page has a title, uses wiki syntax, etc.
* Search for spam.  Easy, take a look at [[RecentChanges]], review what people have posted, delete any spam.
* '''Remove useless pages'''.  There are a few too many links on the main wiki page, so trimming will help reduce the clutter.  Move pages to [[WikiAttic]] or move their contents into more useful sections.
* Remove useless pages.  There's a bit too many links on the main wiki page, so trimming will help reduce the clutter.  Move pages to [[WikiAttic]] or move their contents into more useful sections.
** [[InkscapePopularity]] - appears abandoned and unfinished—maybe combine with another page?
** [[InkscapePopularity]] - appears abandoned and unfinished - maybe combine with another page?
** [[Free Desktop Graphic Suite]] - seems abandoned and unfinished
** Free Desktop Graphic Suite - seems abandoned and unfinished
** [[AccessibleGraphics]]
** [[AccessibleGraphics]]
** [[ModalInterfaces]] - maybe fold the basic ideas into [[DeveloperManual]]?
** [[ModalInterfaces]] - maybe fold the basic ideas into [[DeveloperManual]]?
** [[TextUsability]] - maybe should be moved into the [[InkscapeRoadmap]]?
** [[TextUsability]] - maybe should be moved into the [[Roadmap]]?
** [[KeyboardShortcuts]] / [[KeyboardShortcutsToDo]] / [[KeyboardProfiles]] - maybe combine all of these?  Docco seems to have beem moved elsewhere
** [[KeyboardShortcuts]] / [[KeyboardShortcutsToDo]] / [[KeyboardProfiles]] - maybe combine all of these?  Docco seems to have been moved elsewhere
** [[CPlusPlus]] / Pangoification - these are both done, the pages aren't really useful anymore
* Create a nicely laid out Inkscape Developer Wiki area
* Create a nicely laid out Inkscape Developer Wiki area
** Move the items that are extremely specific to Inkscape development into it.  Don't move everything in the Developer Documentation section, though, as some of that is useful to users that are simply trying to troubleshoot problems.  Items to move:
** Move the items that are extremely specific to Inkscape development into it.  Don't move everything in the Developer Documentation section, though, as some of that is useful to users that are simply trying to troubleshoot problems.  Items to move:
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** Distinguish between development ideas/proposals, plans/specs, and documentation/techniques
** Distinguish between development ideas/proposals, plans/specs, and documentation/techniques
** Add other useful links for reference documentation on topics of relevance to Inkscape development
** Add other useful links for reference documentation on topics of relevance to Inkscape development
*** [[OpenVG]]
*** [http://www.khronos.org/openvg/ OpenVG]
*** [[OpenDocument]]
*** [[OpenDocument]]
* Flesh out the [[DeveloperManual]] - we want to expand this into something that will provide a useful reference for new (and old!) developers.   
* Flesh out the [[DeveloperManual]] - we want to expand this into something that will provide a useful reference for new (and old!) developers.   
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** Look through other wiki pages for docs that really should be included in the [[DeveloperManual]] and move them there.
** Look through other wiki pages for docs that really should be included in the [[DeveloperManual]] and move them there.
** Browse through the Inkscape-devel mailing list for development tips/tricks/suggestions to add
** Browse through the Inkscape-devel mailing list for development tips/tricks/suggestions to add
** Draw some diagrams or relevant pictures to include in the manual, to help break things up
** '''Draw some diagrams''' or relevant pictures to include in the manual, to help break things up
** Create a Table of Contents
** Create a Table of Contents
** Review and update the docs to more accurately match the state of the codebase
** '''Review and update''' the docs to more accurately match the state of the codebase
** Skim through the inkscape codebase for comments worth adding to the [[DeveloperManual]]
** Skim through the Inkscape codebase for comments worth adding to the [[DeveloperManual]]
 
Completed items: (historical record)
* Merge [[ApplicationIcons]] and [[Icons]].  Also looks like these need editing and update in general. Merge Done —[[User:GigaClon|GigaClon]] 09:35, 21 June 2006 (PDT)
* Remove useless pages.  There's a bit too many links on the main wiki page, so trimming will help reduce the clutter. Move pages to [[WikiAttic]] or move their contents into more useful sections.
** [[CPlusPlus]] / [[Pangoification]] - these are both done, the pages aren't really useful anymore. Done — [[User:GigaClon|GigaClon]] 07:45, 18 June 2006 (PDT)


=== Inkscape Promotion ===
== Inkscape Promotion ==


Believe it or not, there are still people in the world who don't know about Inkscape. Your job is to fix this! Here are some ideas for helping to spread the word about Inkscape:
Believe it or not, there are still many people in the world who don't know about Inkscape. Your job is to fix this! Here are some ideas for helping to spread the word about Inkscape:


* Update [[InkscapeFeatures]] - Review recent changes to [[ReleaseNotes]] and make sure [[InkscapeFeatures]] capture all the major features we've got.
* Update [[InkscapeFeatures]] Review recent changes to [[Release Notes|Release notes]] and make sure [[InkscapeFeatures]] capture all the major features we've got.
* Contact magazine publishers and ask that they include Inkscape coverage and/or copies of Inkscape in their magazine CD's
* Contact magazine publishers and ask that they include Inkscape coverage and/or copies of Inkscape in their magazine CDs


=== Inkscape Documentation ===
== Inkscape Documentation ==


Inkscape users love having new tutorials, guides, and references.
Inkscape users love having new tutorials, guides, and references.
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* Join the Inkscape Manual team.  This aims to compile a complete reference, so if writing Wikipedia articles appeals to you, you'll love this!
* Join the Inkscape Manual team.  This aims to compile a complete reference, so if writing Wikipedia articles appeals to you, you'll love this!
* Write more content for the website or wiki
* Write more content for the website or wiki
* Get articles published about Inkscape on [[FootNotes]], [[DeviantArt]], [[FreshMeat]], or other community sites
* Get articles published about Inkscape on FootNotes, DeviantArt, FreshMeat, or other community sites
 
== Determining Dependencies ==


=== Making Screenshots ===
Some of our core dependencies such as glib and GTK+ do not have explicit listings of minimum versions needed. Going through the API docs and code looking for what we do require might not require much coding expertise, but can help benefit many users.
 
Lend a hand with [[Tracking Dependencies]].
 
== Making Screenshots ==


For a user, screenshots are perhaps the most important resource at inkscape.org. It's what most people look at first: they want pretty pictures.
For a user, screenshots are perhaps the most important resource at inkscape.org. It's what most people look at first: they want pretty pictures.
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Please see the [[MakingScreenshots]] page for fuller explanation of this topic and instructions on how to make screenshots and submit them to the [http://inkscape.org/screenshots/index.php gallery].
Please see the [[MakingScreenshots]] page for fuller explanation of this topic and instructions on how to make screenshots and submit them to the [http://inkscape.org/screenshots/index.php gallery].


=== Inkscape Janitors ===
== Inkscape Janitors ==


If you can code (even if you're new to coding), check out [[InkscapeJanitors]] for specific coding requests.  Code it up, create a patch, and upload it to the patch tracker.  Easy!
If you can code (even if you're new to coding), check out [[InkscapeJanitors]] for specific coding requests.  Code it up, create a patch, and upload it to the patch tracker.  Easy!
== About Screen Submissions ==
Occasionally Inkscape asks talented artists to submit their art to the project to be used in the upcoming release's ''About'' screen.  Some excellent artwork has been contributed for past versions.  See [[AboutScreen]] for more information.

Latest revision as of 07:40, 13 July 2016

This page lists easy, entry-level type tasks where help is needed. These tasks focus on non-coding, or light-coding activities that are desperately needed right now.

If you complete one of these tasks, please mark it (DONE) with your name (so we know who to give thanks to!) If you discover other tasks that you think others could do, please list them here.

Inkscape Planning

One of Inkscape's secrets to success is that we plan our work out, track tasks carefully, and work to keep all the todo lists trim and under control. Obviously, no coding experience is needed here. You'll need to have an eye for order, and it helps to know a bit about what's going on with Inkscape development but that isn't required.

  • Update the Inkscape Roadmap - Compare what's listed there with what's been recently added to the release notes, and to recently closed Feature Requests and Bugs in the Inkscape Tracker. Mark things done in the roadmap as appropriate (and indicate who did them).
  • Find more tasks to add to HelpWanted
  • Update Tracker Items - See that page for details. Inkscape prides itself in keeping good track of bugs, features, and patches. No coding ability is required. This is an excellent way to help keep Inkscape chugging along. In particular:
    • The low priority bugs (level 3) should be reviewed. Some may be fixed by now, others may be out of date or irrelevant.
    • Try recreating the new bugs (those at level 5). Add a comment whether you can or cannot recreate them.
    • Search for duplicate or redundant feature requests, and mark the dupes.
  • Go through NewFeatureProposals and pull in ideas from the Feature Request task tracker. Add more details (be creative!) to expand and unify the ideas. Sketch out some mockups if you so desire. Add a comment to the Feature Request with a pointer to the wiki page that discusses it.

Wiki Updating

The Inkscape Wiki is always in need of editing and maintenance. Inkscape depends on its community (that's you!) to keep the wiki organized and useful.

Items in need of updating:

Completed items: (historical record)

  • Merge ApplicationIcons and Icons. Also looks like these need editing and update in general. Merge Done —GigaClon 09:35, 21 June 2006 (PDT)
  • Remove useless pages. There's a bit too many links on the main wiki page, so trimming will help reduce the clutter. Move pages to WikiAttic or move their contents into more useful sections.

Inkscape Promotion

Believe it or not, there are still many people in the world who don't know about Inkscape. Your job is to fix this! Here are some ideas for helping to spread the word about Inkscape:

  • Update InkscapeFeatures — Review recent changes to Release notes and make sure InkscapeFeatures capture all the major features we've got.
  • Contact magazine publishers and ask that they include Inkscape coverage and/or copies of Inkscape in their magazine CDs

Inkscape Documentation

Inkscape users love having new tutorials, guides, and references.

  • Help author, edit, translate, and review tutorials
  • Join the Inkscape Manual team. This aims to compile a complete reference, so if writing Wikipedia articles appeals to you, you'll love this!
  • Write more content for the website or wiki
  • Get articles published about Inkscape on FootNotes, DeviantArt, FreshMeat, or other community sites

Determining Dependencies

Some of our core dependencies such as glib and GTK+ do not have explicit listings of minimum versions needed. Going through the API docs and code looking for what we do require might not require much coding expertise, but can help benefit many users.

Lend a hand with Tracking Dependencies.

Making Screenshots

For a user, screenshots are perhaps the most important resource at inkscape.org. It's what most people look at first: they want pretty pictures.

Please see the MakingScreenshots page for fuller explanation of this topic and instructions on how to make screenshots and submit them to the gallery.

Inkscape Janitors

If you can code (even if you're new to coding), check out InkscapeJanitors for specific coding requests. Code it up, create a patch, and upload it to the patch tracker. Easy!

About Screen Submissions

Occasionally Inkscape asks talented artists to submit their art to the project to be used in the upcoming release's About screen. Some excellent artwork has been contributed for past versions. See AboutScreen for more information.