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== Current Projects ==
The [https://developer.mozilla.org/ Mozilla Developer Network] (MDN) is a web development resource that anyone can contribute to. With your help, we hope to build resources for a better web, regardless of brand, browser or platform. The site has also been known by its project name, "Devmo" (short for "DEVeloper.Mozilla.Org"), or <em>Mozilla Developer Center</em> (<em>MDC</em>). You can learn more about the history of MDN on the [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Project:About About MDN] page.
* [[MDN/Kuma|Project "Kuma" - MDN 1.x/2.x]] (2011)
** [http://mozilla.focalcurve.com/mdn/ Craig's mockups]
* [[MDN/MDNv09x|MDN 0.9.x]] (Danger Mouse)
** MDN 0.9.5
*** move staging & prod to kuma repos
*** Promote MDN, Dev Derby
*** [http://bit.ly/mdn095bugs bug list]
*** tentative release date: 5/31->6/7
** MDN 0.9.6
*** MDN header and homepage refresh, Demo Studio refresh
*** tentative release date: 6/14
* [[MDN/Hacks|Mozilla Hacks Blog]]
** See what's coming up on our [[MDN/Hacks/Calendar|content calendar]].
* [https://wiki.mozilla.org/Evangelism/MDNPlans/about:hacks about:hacks Newsletter]
** You can [http://bit.ly/abouthacks subscribe] and check out the [http://bit.ly/abouthacksarchive archives]
* [[MDN/Doc_Sprints| Documentation Sprints]]
** We get together, in person or online, for focused effort of writing documentation for MDN.


== Test-Automation Approach ==
==Objectives of MDN==
*Support the Mozilla Mission by surfacing & creating relevant content and resources for developers
*Engage the developer community across technologies and grow Mozilla contribution
*MDN is the top search result & most trafficked web developer resource site


* https://wiki.mozilla.org/MDN/WebQA/Automation
[https://wiki.mozilla.org/MDN/Goals MDN Goals in Detail]


== Past / Completed Projects ==
== Join the Community==
[[MDN/Past_Completed_Projects | Past/Completed Projects]]
The documentation community is a group, largely comprised of volunteers, with the goal of providing useful documentation to users of Mozilla products and the web in general. We are always happy to help new writers and editors get involved and encourage everyone to participate in helping to make this documentation the best it can be.


== Roadmap & Brainstorming ==
* Introduce yourself!
** Join our [https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/dev-mdc documentation mailing list].
** Hop in our IRC channel: #mdn on irc.mozilla.org. New to IRC? We have a great guide on [[IRC|getting started with IRC]].
* Join our community meetings:
** <strong>Time:</strong> Every other Wednesday at 10am Pacific time.
** <strong>Place:</strong> #mdn
** [[MDN/Community_meetings|Agenda & minutes]]
*Check our [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=7atgd2ovttdiea1a8p6fksksf8%40group.calendar.google.com events calendar].
*Meet us at one of our [[MDN/Doc_Sprints|Doc Sprints]].
*We also have a [https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!forum/mozilla.dev.mdc Google Group] & [http://groups.google.com/group/mozilla.dev.mdc/feeds Web feed]
*MDN documentation is coordinated and driven by [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Project:Topic_drivers Topic Drivers], who are good resources to contact if you are looking for information about or to contribute to a specific topic on the MDN.
* You can also [[MDN/events|organize an event]] for MDN.


* [[MDN/Milestones|Milestones]]: Goals, features, and dates of MDN releases.
=What Can I Do On MDN?=
* [http://docs.google.com/View?id=dd59g5wx_141csw3xxcq MDN Roadmap Brainstorm] (really old and outdated, but good to keep around for inspiration and ideas)
There are lots of things to work on, and it's easy to get started in 3 easy steps with the [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/MDN/Getting_started "Getting Started"] guide.
* [http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AkOIUMTNpBYKcmFTdHdHdHJpbER5NlZNR3RSVTNXY3c&hl=en Web QA Schedule] to help plan milestones.
* [http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dds6vwb4_5d3hvkfdt AMO Roadmap] for reference.
* Metrics
** [https://wiki.mozilla.org/Evangelism/MDNPlans/Metrics What do we want to know?]


== '''About Mozilla Developer Network (MDN)''' ==
==Open a bug==
The Mozilla Developer Network is a resource that brings together various developer communities within the Mozilla universe and provides a platform for developers to learn, share, and collaborate.
Notice a problem? Have an idea for a new feature? Please [http://mzl.la/mdn-bug share your thoughts] on Bugzilla.


* GOALS
= Team Meetings =
** Improve discover-ability of resources for our Web, Add-ons, Mobile, Firefox/Mozilla and Labs developer communities.
* [[MDN/Staff_meetings|MDN writer staff meetings]] are held biweekly. While these are employee-only meetings, the notes are published here afterward.
** Create a home for developer marketing and evangelism efforts for Mozilla as a company and community.
==Open meetings==
** Engage with developer communities more frequently to raise awareness of Mozilla programs and increase participation.
Calendar of regular MDN meetings:
** Re-establish Mozilla as leader in "open Web" innovation through higher visibility for our developer communities.  
*[https://mail.mozilla.com/home/publiccalendar@mozilla.com/MDN_Events.html? UTC/GMT]
*[https://mail.mozilla.com/home/publiccalendar@mozilla.com/MDN_Events.html?tz=CET Central Europe Time (CEST)]
*[https://mail.mozilla.com/home/publiccalendar@mozilla.com/MDN_Events.html?tz=IST India Standard time (IST)]
*[https://mail.mozilla.com/home/publiccalendar@mozilla.com/MDN_Events.html?tz=EST US Eastern Time]
*[https://mail.mozilla.com/home/publiccalendar@mozilla.com/MDN_Events.html?tz=PST US Pacific Time]
*[https://mail.mozilla.com/home/publiccalendar@mozilla.com/MDN_Events.html?tz=JST Japan Standard Time]


* AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT
== Project-specific docs meetings==
** Website and wiki platform selection, customization, and maintenance (learn from our issues with MindTouch Deki)
** Better communication and collaboration with product teams (Firefox, Add-ons, Labs, etc) for a more integrated developer marketing program
** Surfacing important developer issues and addressing their needs through direct and frequent feedback (surveys, User Voice integration, etc)
** Showcasing our leadership in Web innovation and standards support (woff, open video, etc) to stay ahead of the competition
** Better use of metrics to track engagement and more research to understand our developer segments in order to provide useful insights to drive our decisions.
** Rebuild our developer ground game by bringing back community events like Developer Days and trying new experiments like the Mozilla User Groups (MUGs) program or Hacks Nights.


'''Developer Communities'''
* [[MDN/WebAPI_documentation_meetings|WebAPI documentation meetings]] are held every Friday at 9 AM Pacific time.
* Web
* Mobile
* Add-ons
* Applications
* Labs


'''Developer Properties and Channels'''
=MDN Projects=
* Mozilla Developer Center (MDC): http://developer.mozilla.org
See the project page for the [https://wiki.mozilla.org/MDN/Projects list of current projects]
* Hacks blog: http://hacks.mozilla.org
* Hacks newsletter [https://wiki.mozilla.org/Evangelism/MDNPlans/about:hacks about:hacks]
* Hacks Twitter account [http://twitter.com/mozhacks @mozhacks]
* Hacks Youtube channel [http://www.youtube.com/mozhacks mozhacks]
* Mozilla Labs: http://mozillalabs.com/
* Add-ons Developer Hub: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/developers
* Firefox for Mobile: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/mobile/
* Newsgroups: [http://groups.google.com/group/mozilla.dev.web-development/topics mozilla.dev.web-development]
* [https://developer.mozilla.org/devnews/ Dev-news]
* [https://developer.mozilla.org/web-tech/ Web-tech blog]


== Resources & Contact Info ==
= Development =
* [[MDN/Brainstorm|Brainstorm Notes]]
* [[MDN/Inspiration|Inspiration & Examples]]
* [[MDN/Summit2010Notes|Notes from MDN Session at Summit 2010]]
* [[MDN/Development Process|Development Process ]]
* [[MDN/MDN:Status_Meetings| Status Meetings]]
* [[MDN/MDN:L10n| MDN L10n]]
* [https://intranet.mozilla.org/Webdev:MDN Technical Details] (requires Mozilla auth)
* [[MDN/Contacts|Contacts]]
* [[MDN/FAQ|FAQ]] (coming soon)


== MDN Site Community ==
The MDN wiki is on the Kuma platform that is based on django and was launched on August 3, 2012. There is ongoing development to improve the platform and developer/writer experience on the MDN.


The MDN Site Community consists of people interested in maintaining and improving the content of the MDN Site.
Interested in our development plans, development process, and more? Please see the [[MDN/Development|Development]] page.


* IRC: #devmo on irc.mozilla.org
= User & Developer Resources =
* Mailing list: dev-mdc at lists.mozilla.org, https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/dev-mdc
* [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Project:Getting_started Getting Started] on MDN
* [https://developer.mozilla.org/forums/viewforum.php?f=3&start=0 MDN Community Forum ]
* [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Project:Writer%27s_guide Writers Guide]
* Community meetings occur every two weeks on Wednesdays, 10:00 US Pacific time (UTC-0800 in winter, UTC-0700 in summer), in the #devmo IRC channel. See [[MDN/Community_meetings|Agenda & minutes]].
* Page Naming Guide
* Localization
 
== Archived Content ==
*[[MDN/Kuma | Kuma 1.0 Release]] otherwise known as MDN 2.0
*[https://docs.google.com/document/preview?id=1QU8MztDRUrBh3zv7zweT80ZmeLESOFtAK8gK2S4_Ing MDN 1.0 Website Spec]
*[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AqPOgw3oBI8ldGlxUVBkU0ZpeV9OSk1KNFItbURvb2c&authkey=CIC2nKoN&hl=en&authkey=CIC2nKoN#gid=0 MDN 1.0 PRD]
*[http://www.scribd.com/doc/33755615/Mozilla-Developer-Network-Roadmap-2010 Roadmap for 2010 Presentation]
*[https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1MMkTDH2TqGpEm__oZQgCwTCk1wEs6lQ9FL8n74NG2ko&pli=1 2010 Roadmap]

Latest revision as of 21:25, 18 December 2014

The Mozilla Developer Network (MDN) is a web development resource that anyone can contribute to. With your help, we hope to build resources for a better web, regardless of brand, browser or platform. The site has also been known by its project name, "Devmo" (short for "DEVeloper.Mozilla.Org"), or Mozilla Developer Center (MDC). You can learn more about the history of MDN on the About MDN page.

Objectives of MDN

  • Support the Mozilla Mission by surfacing & creating relevant content and resources for developers
  • Engage the developer community across technologies and grow Mozilla contribution
  • MDN is the top search result & most trafficked web developer resource site

MDN Goals in Detail

Join the Community

The documentation community is a group, largely comprised of volunteers, with the goal of providing useful documentation to users of Mozilla products and the web in general. We are always happy to help new writers and editors get involved and encourage everyone to participate in helping to make this documentation the best it can be.

What Can I Do On MDN?

There are lots of things to work on, and it's easy to get started in 3 easy steps with the "Getting Started" guide.

Open a bug

Notice a problem? Have an idea for a new feature? Please share your thoughts on Bugzilla.

Team Meetings

Open meetings

Calendar of regular MDN meetings:

Project-specific docs meetings

MDN Projects

See the project page for the list of current projects

Development

The MDN wiki is on the Kuma platform that is based on django and was launched on August 3, 2012. There is ongoing development to improve the platform and developer/writer experience on the MDN.

Interested in our development plans, development process, and more? Please see the Development page.

User & Developer Resources

Archived Content

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