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Support the Core Contributor onboarding process
Provide more in-depth guidance on Core Contributor processes and tooling
Help Core Contributors easily locate information relevant to their roles
Promote effective Core Contributor participation
Reduce reliance on community members for straightforward answers
Strengthen the Core Contributor community as a whole
Survey Results
Here are some key results from the survey that supports this initiative:
32% of the community rated onboarding experience as lacking, also citing content as too high-level. A handbook can support the onboarding course, consolidate and clarify information, and reduce overwhelm.
71.5% of the community have a limited understanding of Core Contributor Sprint Processes. Clear process documentation in a handbook can improve comprehension.
78.9% of the community want fewer communication tools. Contributors face low engagement on Slack and challenges with too many channels. Comprehensive guidelines for asynchronous communication could enhance engagement.
77.1% of the community would like more collaboration. Concerns include coordination issues and unequal engagement rights. The handbook can offer best practices to improve teamwork.
68.5% of the community struggle getting reviews. Contributors find it hard to locate PRs and receive timely feedback. The handbook can clarify review expectations and procedures.
65.7% of the community would like better planning of Core Contributor work. Including planning strategies in the handbook could boost productivity and help CCs better reach their commitments.
Solution
To address the challenges outlined in "Enhancing the Core Contributor Experience," I propose the following solutions to benefit both newcomers and the broader Core Contributor community:
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