Getting started on MDN (Mozilla Developer Network)
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The document introduces Mozilla and its mission to keep the internet open and accessible. It describes the Mozilla Developer Network (MDN) as a learning platform for web technologies, detailing how individuals can contribute through various tasks such as documentation, coding, and localization. The document also emphasizes the intangible benefits of contributing to MDN, including learning opportunities and community engagement.
![Possible Task Types
• Option 2: I like code
• We need more code samples! You can
also help build our site platform, Kuma
[https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/MDN/Kuma]!
• Convert code samples to be "live" (30 minutes)
• Set up a Kuma build environment (1 hour)
• Send your code patch to the Kuma codebase (1 hour)
• Submit a new demo (1 hour)](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/gettingstartedonmdn-160414145546/85/Getting-started-on-MDN-Mozilla-Developer-Network-34-320.jpg)
![Why Contribute to MDN?
It has been a way to meet interesting
people. I heard [that] Jimmy Wales said
about the Wikipedia Community, “The
type of people who were drawn to writing
an encyclopedia for fun tend to be pretty
smart people.” I think this can also be said
for MDN contributors.
— Thierry Regagnon](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/gettingstartedonmdn-160414145546/85/Getting-started-on-MDN-Mozilla-Developer-Network-41-320.jpg)
Getting started on MDN (Mozilla Developer Network)
- 2. Let’s get to know each other first. What is your name? From where are you? What do you do?
- 4. #MozillaPH
- 5. History of Mozilla On 23 Feb 1998, Netscape Communications Corp. created a project called Mozilla (Mosaic Killer + Godzilla). Mozilla was launched 31 Mar 1998.
- 7. Mozilla’s Mission To ensure the Internet is a global public resource, open & accessible to all.
- 13. Some stuff that we are working on …
- 15. #MozillaPH
- 17. How to be part of MozillaPH?
- 18. Areas of Contribution Helping Users (Support) Testing & QA Coding Marketing Translation & Localization Web Development Firefox Marketplace Add-ons Visual Design Documentation & Writing Education http://join.mozillaph.org
- 20. Co-work from MozSpaceMNL http://mozspacemnl.org
- 22. What is MDN?
- 23. Mozilla Developer Network The Mozilla Developer Network (MDN) is an evolving learning platform for Web technologies & the software that powers the Web, including: • Web standards such as CSS, HTML, & JavaScript • Open Web app development • Firefox add-on development • Firefox OS development
- 24. MDN Mission
- 25. MDN Mission To provide complete, accurate, & helpful documentation for everything about the open Web, whether it's supported by Mozilla-built software or not. If it's an open technology exposed to the Web, we want to document it.
- 26. MDN Mission… In addition, MDN provides documentation about how to build & contribute to Mozilla projects & about Firefox OS & Web app development.
- 27. MDN Community
- 29. 3 Steps to MDN
- 30. Steps to MDN • MDN is a wiki, where anyone can add & edit content. • You don't need to be a programmer or know a lot about technologies. • There are plenty of things that need to be done, from simple tasks such as proofreading & correcting typos to the complex ones such as writing API documentation.
- 31. 1: Create an account on MDN • To begin your contributions to MDN, you need to have an account on MDN. • http://mzl.la/1T4fLAQ
- 32. 2: Pick a Task • Read the descriptions of different task types & decide which one most appeals to you. • You can pick any task you like & begin your contribution.
- 33. Possible Task Types • Option 1: I like words • You can help us review or edit existing docs, and apply correct tags to them. • Set the summary for a page (5-15 minutes) • Editorial Reviews (5–30 minutes) • Update an existing article with new information (5 minutes-1 hour) • Write a new entry in the Glossary (15 minutes-1 hour) • Write an article about a new technology or API (30 minutes-2 hours) • Write an article to help people learn about the web (1-3 hours)
- 34. Possible Task Types • Option 2: I like code • We need more code samples! You can also help build our site platform, Kuma [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/MDN/Kuma]! • Convert code samples to be "live" (30 minutes) • Set up a Kuma build environment (1 hour) • Send your code patch to the Kuma codebase (1 hour) • Submit a new demo (1 hour)
- 35. Possible Task Types • Option 3: I like both words & code • We have tasks that require both technical and language skills, like writing new articles, reviewing for technical accuracy, or adapting documents. • Tag JavaScript pages (5 minutes) • Promote MDN on your own website (5 minutes) • Technical reviews (30 minutes) • Write a new article on a topic you are familiar with (1 hour or more) • Create an interactive exercise to help people learn about the web (1 hour or more) • Fix a documentation bug from the MDN category in Bugs Ahoy (1 hour or more)
- 36. Possible Task Types • Option 4: I want MDN in my language • All localization and translation work done on MDN is done by our amazing community of volunteers. • Translating pages (2 hours) • Connect with other localizers listed in Localization projects (30 minutes)
- 37. Possible Task Types • Option 5: I found some wrong information but I don't know how to fix it • You can report problems by filing a documentation bug. (5 minutes) • https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/form.doc
- 39. Why Contribute to MDN? • The benefits that people get from contributing to MDN are mostly intangible. • Several mentioned learning in the process of contributing.
- 40. Why Contribute to MDN? When localizing the articles, I personally also am being benefited as I have to go through a lot of articles and understand them, so I’m learning everyday. — Shafiul Azam
- 41. Why Contribute to MDN? It has been a way to meet interesting people. I heard [that] Jimmy Wales said about the Wikipedia Community, “The type of people who were drawn to writing an encyclopedia for fun tend to be pretty smart people.” I think this can also be said for MDN contributors. — Thierry Regagnon
- 42. Why Contribute to MDN? Even making small corrections or additions in a page gives me satisfaction and seeing my name listed in “Contributors to this page” gives me immense pride. — Saurabh Nair
- 43. Open Badges
- 44. Recognition
- 45. Q&A
- 46. Group Photo
- 47. Thank you! Maraming salamat po! http://www.mozillaphilippines.org [email protected]