Category:Add a Feature (Pathway)
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The contributor will: contribute code to implement a requested feature.
The contribution is: code accepted into the project's codebase to implement a requested feature.
Prerequisites
| Area | The contributor must be able to: |
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| Tools |
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| Software Configuration |
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| Issue Tracker |
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| Community |
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Pathway Steps, Outcomes, & Learning Activities
Follow the project’s policies and practices to complete the steps below.
| Pathway Step | Step Outcome | Process Skills Focus | Related Learning Activities |
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1. Identify feature to be coded.
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Feature identified. |
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2. Claim the ticket for the feature.
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Ticket for feature is claimed. | ||
| 3. Implement feature. | Code to implement feature is complete.
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| 4. Submit changes to community. | Code to implement the feature is accepted into the project’s codebase, or the feature is abandoned. Note: There may need to be several iterations of this process until resolution one way or another is reached. | ||
| 5. Complete process to close ticket. | Ticket for feature is closed either by the participant or by a maintainer. |
Notes for Learning Activities Related to this Pathway
When creating activities:
- Identify reasonable features to be implemented. This can reduce student time searching for issues, and reduce the chances of choosing a feature that is too difficult or too easy.
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