ArctosDB/arctos-webinars

how-to GitHub (internal)

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dustymc commented

From Arctos AWG meeting: hold a "how to github" webinar- less-shared than normal iDigBio webinars

  • how to file an issue
  • how to participate
    • prioritize Issues
    • how-tos
ewommack commented

I would really love some more about how to get around in github.

ebraker commented

We can schedule an internal AWG/Arctos user webinar for navigating github this summer...I'm sure it would benefit many of us. We can record it and post it with our other webinar for folks who can't attend.

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dustymc commented

We should first clarify some internal workings.

Currently I believe not-AWG users (and maybe not all of us??) cannot add metadata (labels, prioritization, projects, etc.) to Issues. The AWG is (was?) supposed to do that, but I don't think that happens very effectively. I tentatively propose that we invite anyone with an Arctos operator account to join Team "Users" (but see below).

Here's a preliminary organizational proposal:

@mkoo (and anyone else who knows how GH works!) - help please!

campmlc commented
sharpphyl commented

Is this thread still alive? PLEASE do a webinar on how to use GitHub - what it is, how to use it, what issues belong where, how to create or make changes to how tos and/or (or not) documentation, what you can destroy and what you can't, how to avoid 100 emails a day but still stay in touch, etc. etc. It's our primary communication tool but I think most of us learn how to deal with it by trial and lots of error.

ebraker commented

Yes @sharpphyl, this thread still lives. We had talked about making a recording in Zoom or just doing an internal webinar without broadcasting to the list serv masses, so we can prioritize this. Any interest in heading this up @mkoo or @Jegelewicz ?

lin-fred commented

This would be useful - I think this is what took me the longest at first to get started. I had never used Github before and I didn't know any of the basics of its use, let alone managing our movement into Arctos with it. I've been getting the hang of it now but I'm still not sure what I can and can't do with it.

I really like it's management, so I'm looking forward to learning how to use its features!

campmlc commented
ebraker commented

That should be fine. Once we figure out a presenter, I can book us a room on Adobe Connect to meet (and record).

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Jegelewicz commented

I think I use GitHub for Arctos more than anyone besides Dusty, so I would be happy to help out with this.

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dustymc commented

I'm happy to help too!

how to avoid 100 emails a day but still stay in touch

But mostly I just want an answer to that...

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Jegelewicz commented

how to avoid 100 emails a day but still stay in touch

But mostly I just want an answer to that...

It's very simple. DON'T get any of the emails! In your profile select settings > Notifications and change "watching" and "Participating" to "Web"

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THEN set a reminder to go to GitHub and select the little blue bell next to your avatar

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You will be rewarded with a list of unread notifications. You can peruse the list, read the issues that interest you and mark those that don't as "read". I do this about twice a day, but depending upon the level you wish to participate, you might check less often.

This is how I manage my GitHub participation without receiving a single email from GitHub.

sharpphyl commented

WOW! This is why we need a webinar on GitHub. I'm editing my profile immediately. Thanks so much Teresa!

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ebraker commented

@mkoo do you want to create a doodle poll based on your availability and share with @Jegelewicz and @dustymc to coordinate a time to head up a GitHub Help Session? Ideally some time in May or June? Hopefully other AWG folks can attend whatever date you settle on, but we'll have the recording archived as a resource.

mkoo commented
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sharpphyl commented

THEN set a reminder to go to GitHub and select the little blue bell next to your avatar

I think I added the Reminder app but can't figure out where it is now. Is that what you're referring to, Theresa? Maybe you can add that to the agenda.

mkoo commented
ebraker commented

Awesome, thanks Michelle! What's your preference - Zoom or Adobe Connect? If AC, let me know and I'll book the 6/18 time slot.

Jegelewicz commented 
THEN set a reminder to go to GitHub and select the little blue bell next to your avatar

I think I added the Reminder app but can't figure out where it is now. Is that what you're referring to, Theresa? Maybe you can add that to the agenda.

@sharpphyl just set a reminder on your personal calendar, not in GitHub. I have a habit of checking the blue bell in the morning when I get in, just after lunch, and again before I leave for the day.

sharpphyl commented

Thanks. Got it.

ebraker commented

scheduled for June 18 @ 1pm MT/ 12pm PST on Zoom (https://berkeley.zoom.us/j/363481382)

mbprondzinski commented

So, the most confusing part is knowing when I am part of the conversation or just receiving comments from various issues that don't involve me.

Jegelewicz commented

@mkoo I appropriated the "why use GitHub" and changed it to "Getting Started", then re-arranged the articles on the Resources page. I think this gives us a place to start!

Jegelewicz commented

So, the most confusing part is knowing when I am part of the conversation or just receiving comments from various issues that don't involve me.

@mbprondzinski see new documentation at https://handbook.arctosdb.org/how_to/How-to-Use-Github-for-Arctos.html#watching-vs-participating let me know if that answers your question!

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