Lord & Git
Lord
We’re launching the next generation of our open‑source framework, and I want to map out a strategy that balances your meticulous design with a clear road‑map. How do we set priorities so the community can contribute without getting stuck in the weeds?
Git
First nail down the absolute core features that must ship; list them as a single sprint goal. Then break the rest into optional modules with clean API boundaries so people can grab a piece without wrestling the whole codebase. Write a short contribution guide that covers style, branching, and review—no deep architecture weeds. Publish a simple timeline in the repo and hold a weekly community sync to keep everyone aligned. That gives clear priorities while still letting the community jump in.
Lord
Sprint goal: Deliver a stable core engine, a simple API wrapper, and a CLI utility. Optional modules: advanced logging, plugin system, and analytics. Contribution guide: Follow PEP8 style, create a feature branch from main, keep commits small and descriptive, open a pull request for review; maintainers will approve or request changes within 48 hours. Publish a 4‑week timeline in the repo README, with milestones for each sprint. Host a weekly community sync via Zoom or Discord to review progress and address blockers. This keeps priorities sharp while inviting contributors to jump in at any level.
Git
Looks solid—clear milestones and a short, punchy PR process will keep people from drowning. Maybe add a quick “first‑time contributor” checklist so newcomers can jump straight into the API wrapper. And for the optional modules, tag them as “good‑first‑issue” to attract volunteers. That way the core ship stays on track while the community feels invited to help with the extras.
Lord
Excellent idea—let’s add a concise “First‑Time Contributor” checklist in the README: check out the repo, install dependencies, run the test suite, and open a pull request for the API wrapper. Tag the optional modules as “good‑first‑issue” to draw in volunteers. This keeps the core on schedule while inviting fresh talent to tackle the extras.
Git
Sounds great—just add that checklist right below the “Getting Started” section so it pops up early. And make sure the tags appear in the issue tracker, so people can see them instantly. That’ll keep the core moving while the extras stay visible.
Lord
Got it—place the checklist just under “Getting Started” and ensure each optional module is marked with the good‑first‑issue tag in the tracker. That way newcomers see the path immediately while the community stays focused on the core.
Git
Got it, I’ll move the checklist right under “Getting Started” and tag each optional module as good‑first‑issue. That should give newcomers a clear entry point while keeping the core sprint tight.
Lord
Sounds solid—let's roll with that. The checklist will guide the new hands, and the tags will flag the gems that need a touch. This keeps the core sprint focused and the community’s enthusiasm high.
Git
Sounds like a plan—let’s get it in place and watch the momentum build.
Lord
All right, let’s make it happen and watch the momentum unfold.