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** wiki.mozilla.org/QA/Test_Days/20110325
** wiki.mozilla.org/QA/Test_Days/20110325


; Etherpad test plan
; Etherpad
* The purpose of the test plan is to serve as a set of instructions and as a way to track contributor progress
* The purpose of the test plan is to serve as a set of instructions and as a way to track contributor progress
* Create the etherpad using the [[QA/Test_Days/Etherpad|template]]
* Create the etherpad using the [[QA/Test_Days/Etherpad|template]]
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* '''TIP:''' use the Save Revisions feature to prevent losing work due to overwrites
* '''TIP:''' use the Save Revisions feature to prevent losing work due to overwrites


; QMO event page
; QMO
* Create a post on QMO using the [[QA/Test_Days/QMOEvent|template]]
* Create a post on QMO using the [[QA/Test_Days/QMOEvent|template]]


; Mailing list post
; Mailing lists
* Create a post to the mailing lists using the [[QA/Test_Days/Mailing_List|template]]
* Create a post to the mailing lists using the [[QA/Test_Days/Mailing_List|template]]
* Reply to your threads the day before the event to remind people
* Reply to your threads the day before the event to remind people
** Highlight the event timings with a link to the QMO event
** Highlight the event timings with a link to the QMO event


; MozillaZine post
; MozillaZine
* Create a post on [http://forums.mozillazine.org/index.php Mozillazine] forums choosing the forum most appropriate to your activity
* Create a post on [http://forums.mozillazine.org/index.php Mozillazine] forums choosing the forum most appropriate to your activity
** Firefox events should be posted to Firefox General
** Firefox events should be posted to Firefox General
* Simply copy the same message posted to the mailing lists
* Simply copy the same message posted to the mailing lists


; Twitter post
; Twitter
* Post a tweet using the following template:
* Post a tweet using the following template:
** @MozillaQA is testing <something>. Come help us make Firefox better!<br><bit.ly/url to QMO Event page>
** @MozillaQA is testing <something>. Come help us make Firefox better!<br><bit.ly/url to QMO Event page>

Revision as of 19:03, 18 March 2011

Checklist

The following is a list of things to be done to prepare for your event.

Friday before

[ ] Wiki page

[ ] Etherpad test plan

[ ] QMO event page

[ ] Mailing list post

[ ] Mozillazine post

[ ] Twitter post

[ ] Newsletter mention

[ ] All-hands mention

[ ] Solicit team for moderators

Saturday before

[ ] Planet

[ ] Facebook

Day before

[ ] Mailing list reminder

[ ] Twitter reminder

[ ] QMO Blog reminder


Help

Wiki page
  • The purpose of the wiki page is to act as an archive for the testday
  • Create the wiki page using the template
  • It should live at a URL using the timestamp -- example:
    • wiki.mozilla.org/QA/Test_Days/20110325
Etherpad
  • The purpose of the test plan is to serve as a set of instructions and as a way to track contributor progress
  • Create the etherpad using the template
  • It should live at a URL using the timestamp and topic -- expample:
    • etherpad.mozilla.com:9000/testday-110325-mozmill
  • TIP: use the Save Revisions feature to prevent losing work due to overwrites
QMO
Mailing lists
  • Create a post to the mailing lists using the template
  • Reply to your threads the day before the event to remind people
    • Highlight the event timings with a link to the QMO event
MozillaZine
  • Create a post on Mozillazine forums choosing the forum most appropriate to your activity
    • Firefox events should be posted to Firefox General
  • Simply copy the same message posted to the mailing lists
Twitter
  • Post a tweet using the following template:
    • @MozillaQA is testing <something>. Come help us make Firefox better!
      <bit.ly/url to QMO Event page>
Newsletter
All-hands
  • Add a note to the Upcoming Events section for the next week's Weekly Updates

Event Page

The following is a list of things to include on your event page.

  • Title should clearly and concisely spell out the activity
  • Open with some context to why the event is needed
  • Provide a call to action: We need your help with <some activity>
  • Emphasize a need for the help and that contributions make Firefox better
  • Indicate how the specific activity improves the quality of Firefox
  • List tasks to be performed during the event; include links to any bugs and tests you want the testers to help with
  • Provide a link to the builds
  • Provide a link to the IRC channel
  • End with an emphasis that people from all walks of life and experience can contribute; that we will be there to help and teach
  • Set the event date and time
  • Set the category to Events, QMO News, Syndicated and the team the event is specific to
  • Set a tag of "mozilla" and "qa"
  • Be sure to save draft and preview before publishing

See this event as an example of a good event page.

Mailing List Message

The following is a list of things to include in your message to the mailing lists.

  • a link the the QMO event page
  • a call to action: We need your help with <some activity>
  • emphasis that contributions help make Firefox better
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