Hi folks!
The Wikimedia Hackathon has now started! If you missed the first Opening
Ceremony, the second one will start at 15:00 UTC
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Hackathon_2022/Schedule> today.
Tune in to listen to important details about the event!
How to join? You can learn more about how to join the online game space on
this <https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Hackathon_2022/How_to> page.
The Hackathon will end with a showcase and closing ceremony on Sunday. If
you’d like to show what you’ve worked on, sign up here
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Hackathon_2022/Showcase> to
present at the showcase.
Happy hacking!
Melinda, for the Hackathon Committee
On Thu, 19 May 2022 at 16:36, Melinda Seckington <mseckington(a)wikimedia.org>
wrote:
Hi everyone,
We hope you’re ready for this three-day event, because the event starts in
10 hours!
The main hackathon will take place over the weekend (Friday through
Sunday), with two sets of core hours for sessions, social events, and
hacking. These core hours are:
-
3:00 <https://iw.toolforge.org/zonestamp/1653102000> - 6:00
<https://iw.toolforge.org/zonestamp/1653112800>UTC (Note: this is
tonight for some time zones!)
-
15:00 <https://iw.toolforge.org/zonestamp/1653145200>- 19:0
<https://iw.toolforge.org/zonestamp/1653159600>0 UTC
We’re expecting the virtual space to be the busiest at these times.
Outside of those core hours, you’re welcome to stay online to hack on
projects, collaborate with others, or hang out in the virtual space.
The goal with this schedule is to allow time for breaks and to accommodate
as many time zones as possible. You are not expected to attend both sets of
core hours - choose whichever hours work for you! For more info, see the
Schedule
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Hackathon_2022/Schedule>.
When will the event start?
The opening ceremony will happen twice - once at 3:00 UTC, and once at
15:00 UTC on May 20. Find the links on the schedule
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Hackathon_2022/Schedule>!
How can I join the virtual space?
We’ll be using an online game-style space for the Hackathon. The links
will be published shortly before the event on the hackathon page on
MediaWiki.org <https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Hackathon_2022>.
There will be rooms for hacking and for sessions. Feel free to explore the
virtual space and join any room - they’re open for everyone!
What happens if I need help?
Once the platform goes live, you will be able to find a Help Desk where
you can ask questions, report any incidents, or just consult useful
information about the event. There are also discussion channels
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Hackathon_2022/Discussions>
that you can participate in.
How can I work on a project?
If you have an idea, you will be able to add your own projects
<https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/project/board/5802/> on Phabricator.
If you don’t know yet what to work on, see what projects
<https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/project/view/5802/> others will be
working on. You might find a project to join or get inspiration for your
own idea!
If you have any other questions, please check our FAQ
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Hackathon_2022/FAQ> section or
leave a comment on the talk page.
See you soon!
Melinda, for the Hackathon Committee
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Melinda Seckington
Developer Advocacy Manager
Wikimedia Foundation <https://wikimediafoundation.org/>
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Melinda Seckington
Developer Advocacy Manager
Wikimedia Foundation <https://wikimediafoundation.org/>