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Writetype

  • Q: I'd like to participate. How do I begin?

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      If you are interested, contact Max Shinn through openhatch.
      The bazaar branch is bzr.bernsteinforpresident.com/writetype


         — Max Shinn (trombonechamp) · 7 years ago
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        Here's how to download and patch our codes…

        Read about our death-defying mailing list and momentous IRC channel at http://lobstermag.net.

  • Q: Other than writing code, how can I contribute?

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      Create a translation for any language

      Translations involve translating the ui (through Qt Linguist) and creating one or more lists of words that can be used for autocompletion in the desired language. Contact me if you are interested.


         — Max Shinn (trombonechamp) · 7 years ago
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      Submit feature requests

      WriteType aims to be the easiest way for young children to type on the computer, no more. WriteType needs suggestions from teachers (and those who work with children) to make suggestions as to how to improve the usability. This is MUCH more important than you probably think. Requests can be submitted to the Launchpad bug tracker (http://bugs.launchpad.net/writetype) or to me by email.


         — Max Shinn (trombonechamp) · 7 years ago
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      Give WriteType to children

      Giving WriteType to young children helps them, which will help the developer by making him feel good. :)


         — Max Shinn (trombonechamp) · 7 years ago
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        Discuss documentation, testing, webmastering, and/or publicity.

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        We need people to download version 0.4.5 and make sure the frobulator still frobulates correctly.

  • Q: What's a good bug for a newcomer to tackle?

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        Many projects have good small tasks that can teach newcomers how the project works. Now's your chance to share one of them!

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        Someone could improve the photo upload dialog box so that it lets you resize the photo before sending it to the web.

  • Q: What is a bug or issue with Writetype that you've been putting off, neglecting, or just plain avoiding?

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        I don't know how to get started with internationalizing my app.

        Bug 392 about printing was filed five years ago, and I don't even know if printing still works.

        I want help from a C coder writing a Maildir patch for Alpine.

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        If this issue was formally filed on the web, be sure to include the URL.

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About Writetype

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Writetype is a program to help elementary school students and young children type more easily.

from the profile of Max Shinn (trombonechamp)

The code is mostly written in Python.

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