Having just had the time to really read this, I'm also throwing my 2p in support of the bootcamp idea. At this exact moment, I'm not sure how much time/energy I could devote to it, but am willing to help as much as I can.
On Thu, Mar 17, 2016 at 6:53 PM, Holly Brennan <haderh...@ci.homer.ak.us> wrote: > Disregard my request for the backstory. I found the first email in my spam > filter... > > -----Original Message----- > From: Open-ils-general [mailto: > open-ils-general-boun...@list.georgialibraries.org] On Behalf Of Holly > Brennan > Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2016 10:26 AM > To: Evergreen Discussion Group > Subject: Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Knight Foundation Grant > > I feel that I missed the beginning of this conversation. This is the first > email about this topic in my inbox. > > I am very interested in a developer bootcamp! Please fill me in. Thanks! > > -Holly > > -----Original Message----- > From: Open-ils-general [mailto: > open-ils-general-boun...@list.georgialibraries.org] On Behalf Of Jim > Taylor > Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2016 1:33 PM > To: 'Evergreen Discussion Group' > Subject: Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Knight Foundation Grant > > All of them sound like good ideas but I am ESPECIALLY interested in the > bootcamp idea (and options to avoid having to install Evergreen for such > purposes). I would probably even be willing to pay my own way so > definitely would attend if travel was covered. I would like to contribute > code but so far all of my other commitments have kept me from sorting it > out on my own. If I had a place to go so I could get away from my desk for > a few days and learn how the process works I would definitely show up. > > Jim > > > My questions related to the bootcamp idea are: > > * Does this sounds like a good idea? > * Are there people who would be willing to help out as instructors/mentors > for the bootcamp? This isn't a firm commitment, but, if I hear crickets on > this question, I know it's not something we should pursue further. Also, > please note, my idea is that any travel expenses related to the bootcamp > would be covered by the grant. > * I also would love to have some volunteers willing to help me plan for > the bootcamp, but, if there is sufficient interest in the first set of > volunteers, I will also tap people directly with this request. > * If we get positive answers from the first two questions, are there ways > we can improve upon this idea? > > Thanks to everyone who read this far in my e-mail. I look forward to > hearing your thoughts! > > Kathy > > > -- Ruth Frasur Director of the Historic(ally Awesome) Hagerstown - Jefferson Township Library 10 W. College Street in Hagerstown, Indiana (47346) p (765) 489-5632; f (765) 489-5808 *Our Kickin' Website <http://hagerstownlibrary.org>, Our Rockin' Facebook Page <http://facebook.com/hjtplibrary>, and The Nettle Creek Players <http://nettlecreekplayers.com>*
