Development Logistics:
- Do we want to create the HTML in GitHub? Yes, public can read, contributor access only
- Use GitClone for backup of repository
- We Use, Atlassian JIRA for Backlog and User Stories:
- How-To, Atlassian JIRA and Confuence Integration: https://www.atlassian.com/software/confluence/jira-integration
- We Use, Atlassian Confluence for Knowledge Management: http://confluence.technologynursery.org/display/TWD/Brainstormer+Inputs
Identify TSSG Organizational Objectives:
- RESPONSIVE website is a top priority
- Website needs to work well on mobile, tablet/laptop and desktop screen devices
- per IAB.com, 90% of people check mobile screen device first
- Website needs to work well on mobile, tablet/laptop and desktop screen devices
- Everyone is fond of the claim that We help you answer the question “What have you been doing lately?” – should find a way to include it – is in the Acton Networkers presentation & was in the original mission statement (where’s that?)
- NOTE: we should comb our documentation for mission/vision statements already published
- Added the Linkedin Group "about us" section to the Project Parameters page
- Added the TSSG-OnBoarding.pdf "Purpose, Mission and Guidelines" section to the Project Parameters page
- NOTE: we should comb our documentation for mission/vision statements already published
- Use word clusters or word-cloud? esp. for the technologies
- Keep the membership local, no remotes (comment: enforced by requirement to attend one Wed. mtg) (possible exception for known cases?)
- Job-hunting role is the original focus, but (a) include professional-interest of any sort (b) avoid the term “transition”
- embrace the term "learn"?
- NOTE: “transition” is used in the LinkedIn "about us" section, Lora emailed TSSG MGT to find out who can edit that info 3/20
- Volunteer nature of organization
- don’t publish individuals’ contact info (names ok) – note this may not really hide much from the interested snooper w/ access to LinkedIn etc.
Implementation details, perhaps to address at once in v.0 while we work on real thing:
- L+A principle: attraction not sales pitch / marketing
- what is L+A?
- Technologically attractive/up-to-date
- Determine web layout style - via pages or on the same page vertically?
- “cleanliness” is part of attractiveness – we looked at models that distinguished sections of a page by unobtrusive changes in background color & nothing else
- Example of attractive and vertical = Confluence website https://www.atlassian.com/software/confluence or others... list___
- Example of attractive and horizontal (meaning multiple pages) =
- Less is more, lead with just enough to pique interest - too much is a turn-off at the start, people move on from new things quickly
- TSSG.TECH is a non-secure HTTP site, and we do NOT need it to move into being a secure site.
- this issue came up because someone could not login - the note in the address bar was a red lock and "this is not a secure site" - he had an app loaded that blocked any sites that were not secure
- add mouse-hover aids, at the least alt strings (use them to differentiate the links that look similar?)
Issues about current TSSG.TECH site:
New: down the line we need the customer to decide whether to scatter logos (&c) across the "Technologies" pages
(and BTW some other decisions about those pp)
- Fix the scattering of panels on page 2
- resolve the confusing 2 rows of similar-looking graphics with different links – in parallel, decide which link to a page vs. a [labeled] section on a page
- I'd rather start this project design from scratch - no need to resolve or fix anything... (Lora 3/19)
List of Potential Customers “(as defined in current website)”:
- CUSTOMERS, anyone interested in any aspect of the software development life cycle
- CUSTOMERS, software developers
- CUSTOMERS, web designers
- CUSTOMERS, project managers
- CUSTOMERS, support persons
- CUSTOMERS, quality people
- CUSTOMERS, agile people
- CUSTOMERS, scrum masters
- CUSTOMERS, product owners
- CUSTOMERS, those interested in learning about these and other roles
Purposes for Viewing Site / Joining TSSG:
- PURPOSE TO VIEW TSSG.TECH SITE, between jobs - see if TSSG is doing something I want to do
- PURPOSE TO VIEW TSSG.TECH SITE, software engineer - learn new programming skills
- PURPOSE TO VIEW TSSG.TECH SITE, between jobs - break up my job search with hands-on development
- PURPOSE TO JOIN TSSG, between jobs - demonstrate that you are still active in roles
- PURPOSE TO JOIN TSSG, between jobs - speaking energetically about what you're working on NOW is more natural than something you worked on six months ago
- PURPOSE TO VIEW TSSG.TECH SITE, UX designer between contracts - showcase my skills to a prospective employer
- Stress Variety – including roles (try on hats you haven’t done in the workplace)
- Stress Outlet?
Reporting:
- Create A Report in JIRA with a date feature so we can view what tickets are closed, in-process and pending - bring The Report back as a link in CONFLUENCE.
- The Confluence 'JIRA Report Page' would be at the same level as Meeting Notes.
Advertising:
- Create an easel sign (40" high x 30" wide, laminated foam core board) for Acton and Hopkinton Networking for visibility at both groups; this is the size they use - they have offered to put it up for us weekly
- Keep it simple: logo, name, bullet points, website, QR code
NOTE: at least once a month, we should read the on-boarding documentation & compare w/ the site
review Andy (VOICE OF THE CUSTOMER) inputs (including what NOT to do) & maybe add