COmanage is a platform of open-source software that is used and supported by the community. There are several ways in which this community connects, each listed below with links to more information.
Community support is critically important to any open source project. The community drives the evolution of the software, supports its development financially and through in-kind support, and collaborates on the use cases that the software supports. We encourage you to join this community.
1. Joining the Community
1.1. General
The best way to join the COmanage community is to participate in our mailing lists and slack channels. These resources will provide you with access to the peer community that is using, integrating, and developing COmanage tools. There are many ways to incorporate COmanage, though with so many institutions and virtual organizations using the software, chances are that there are others that can offer suggestions, examples, presentation partners, collaborators. Learn more about how to join our mailing lists and slack channels.
1.2. Reporting issues & suggesting features
Another type of contribution is your active feedback and suggestions about how to make COmanage better. We manage this type of contributions through issue tracking software, Jira. Here you can see open issues, what is expected to be included in upcoming releases, and create a new issue. Visit Jira to learn more...
1.3. As an Open Source Contributor
Are you interesting in contributing to COmanage's Open Source code base? We're looking forward to welcoming you! We have complied a useful set of guidelines for getting started. Read more...
2. Help & Support
In addition to the community-based support that is available to anyone who chooses to join, we offer the following more formal ways to find help and support. Read more...
2.1. Wiki
The COmanage wiki is a rich resource containing information about the COmanage project, technical documentation, information about how to use COmanage, and reference materials. Read more...
2.2. Open Office Hours
Do you have a question on deploying or configuring Registry or Match? Want to get some input on a solution architecture design? Want to hear how your colleagues in the community are solving problems similar to yours? Each month you can bring your topics for discussion to the call. No need to register or spin up a presentation (but feel free if it suits you!), just show up! Each session is kicked off by a short conversation starter to help get the discussion started. Topics and details are included in our monthly newsletter. See our newsletters to read more...
2.3. Training
Looking for more formal training on how to use Registry? Check out InCommon Academy which offers a hands-on workshop providing a conceptual understanding of COmanage. The workshop provides the technical know-how to get this solution up and running. Read more...3. Resource Library
3.1. Our Monthly Newsletter
Increase your knowledge of COmanage and keep up-to-date on the latest news by reviewing our monthly newsletter. The newsletter is also sent to our mailing lists and linked on our slack channel. See the newsletter archive...
3.2. Standing Meetings
| Event/Meeting/Presentation | How to participate |
|---|---|
Open Office Hours An opportunity to ask questions, collaborate with others, and discuss in a face-to-face forum | OPEN TO EVERYONE No registration needed, just join the video meeting at the meeting time. |
COmanage Developers Meeting Technical working meetings for those actively contributing to the COmanage codebase. | OPEN TO ACTIVE DEVELOPERS & CONTRIBUTORS Every other Wednesday. |
3.3. Presentations & Events
Learn more about the COmanage Project and its related tools, COmanage Registry and COmanage Match through our presentations and other media. You may reference these materials as needed, though please attribute them to the COmanage Project when doing so.
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