On 2014-11-11 03:06, Paul Wise wrote: > On Tue, Nov 11, 2014 at 9:50 AM, Jordan Metzmeier wrote: > >> How do you see the transition from a mentee to a DM going? > > Something like this: > > Do a bunch of tasks through the proposed program. > > Feel more confident in your knowledge of Debian.
I would add here: meet people in Debian. I'd expect that once you've done a few tasks with a couple of DDs, the chances of finding a sponsor later should be much higher. > Find some software in Debian that you use that isn't well maintained > or some software you use that isn't in Debian yet. > > Decide you want to work on that software. > > Start working on the package. > > Find a sponsor for the package. > > Do a few uploads through the sponsor. > > Have the sponsor tell you to apply for NM because you are great. > > Apply for NM. Total agreement here. The second part (after my remark above) represents the steps of regular process; these steps can be significant hurdles to a newcomer -- and to mentors. By adding the steps above my remark, I'd hope that both contributing and mentoring should become easier. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [email protected] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [email protected] Archive: https://lists.debian.org/[email protected]
