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Problema

Queremos construir uma equipe de desenvolvedores voluntários da Wikimedia da África devido aos seguintes problemas enfrentados em nosso continente:

  • Existem muito poucos desenvolvedores da África na Fundação Wikimedia (movimento). Queremos aumentar os números para cumprir a missão do movimento.
  • Desenvolvedores voluntários para adicionar mais recursos em projetos MediaWiki e suas extensões, incluindo APIs, desenvolver ferramentas/projetos que resolvem problemas comuns dentro do contexto africano para promover as atividades do movimento em uma abordagem técnica. Por exemplo, um projeto como Wiki Loves Africa ou Wiki Loves Women, onde uma ferramenta pode ser desenvolvida para analisar os dados, classificar e produzir os resultados dos vencedores naquele ano, etc.
  • Evite esperar por um pequeno grupo enviesado de desenvolvedores para resolver os muitos problemas de tecnologia no movimento.
  • Falta de participação de voluntários africanos em eventos globais voltados para a tecnologia no movimento, como Google Summer of Code, Google Code-In, etc.

Solução proposta

Atualmente, somos uma equipe de duas pessoas prontas para trabalhar com mentes muito experientes, tanto dentro quanto fora do movimento, para concretizar essa ideia. Pretendemos recrutar desenvolvedores voluntários e usar a oportunidade para defender a causa do movimento.

O plano até agora é conseguir o seguinte;

  • Uma lista de e-mails de desenvolvedores voluntários na África para compartilhar ideias e tópicos de discussão com outras pessoas para torná-los interessados.
  • Acesse afiliados do WMF e grupos de usuários de diferentes movimentos (GDG, grupo Python, grupo Linux etc.) em cada país para ver se conseguiríamos algumas pessoas interessadas em contribuir para o MediaWiki. Acreditamos que seja razoável nesse sentido, pois geralmente é fácil para os desenvolvedores que já contribuem migrarem para novos projetos semelhantes.
  • Use o boca a boca em instituições universitárias (para os alunos de ciências, programação ou ciência da computação) e veja se conseguimos fazer com que eles se interessem pelas atividades do movimento e contribuam (isso seria feito por país e as estatísticas serão compartilhadas).
  • Treine grupos de desenvolvedores em potencial nos países selecionados e motive seus esforços contínuos por meio da lista de e-mails.
  • Organize uma reunião uma vez por ano para aprimorar e mostrar seus trabalhos.
  • Por país, manteríamos a energia ativa nomeando alguns voluntários para construir comunidades de desenvolvedores em suas comunidades e reunindo todas essas comunidades, teríamos uma grande comunidade na África.

Metas/Objetivos

Tenha uma comunidade de desenvolvedores da África.

  • Atingir um total de 20 desenvolvedores ativos em todo o continente.
  • Participação de pelo menos 10 indivíduos no Summer of Code (GSoC) para 2018 da África.
  • Crie uma solução para pelo menos uma das principais preocupações técnicas da África.
  • Participe na resolução de questões da lista de desejos da comunidade.
  • Organize pelo menos um hackathon continental.

Significância do projeto

This would benefit the African community in that they would be able to play around with MediaWiki and its extension (them learning how MediaWiki and development in the Foundation/movement works).

Getting a developer feel of Wikimedia projects and maybe start thinking of a project to help the African community and the movement as a whole. For a start we will be working on projects in the mainstream and/or on existing projects, fixing bugs and helping to build a growing ecosystem. However we look up to starting some projects in the future and solving real issues that pertains to the continent.

With an African team of developers, we could come up with projects that could solve common problems within the continent. These projects will go a long way to solving our common problems. This will increase the level of awareness of the movement's activities in Africa and get more people involved in volunteering in community projects from Africa leading to an increase in the number of not only the editors but developers from Africa.

Getting Africans folks to participate in global programs which will benefit them and the Foundation as they will build tools to solve problems and real world tasks (enriching their career path) as developers. Programs such as Outreach for women (no participant from Africa), GCI (no participant from Africa) and GSoC (only 1 participant from Africa in 2016). In addition, it will groom developers with real skills within the open movement and aid the learning of the use of a completely new platform.

In a nutshell, our prime or primary objective is getting volunteer developers in the movement from Africa (active ones to work on Wikimedia projects and African related projects geared towards the movement's goals).

Proposta

Training Schedule

Pretendemos iniciar e terminar o treinamento no período de março a junho (4 meses). Isso incluirá treinamento para pelo menos 3 países, mas de preferência 4 países. Plano A: duas vezes por mês, mas a cada dois meses. Isso deixa um mês de planejamento e segurança da logística entre cada evento a ser realizado em diferentes locais. Plano B: um evento por país a cada mês. Países propostos abaixo:

Fase 1

  • Gana - Nos instalamos em Gana porque existe um Grupo de Usuários e OFWA para apoiar essa atividade no país. É um país forte quando se trata do envolvimento da Wikimedia no continente africano e provavelmente usaremos a influência que já temos com instituições parceiras para melhorar esta causa.
  • Costa do Marfim - Costa do Marfim é um país forte no movimento com interesse em ciência da computação ou programação. Estamos muito cientes do entusiasmo por programas relacionados a desenvolvimento no Google e outras empresas notáveis ​​no país. We wish to leverage their strengths and interests while roping in the user group to use the opportunity to strengthen their ties and announce their presence.
  • Nigéria - Uma comunidade muito vibrante na sub-região da África Ocidental e as atividades lá atrairão as multidões e a conscientização criativa sobre a Wikipédia e as oportunidades de desenvolvimento para voluntários.
  • Camarões -

Fase 2

  • Tanzânia - Acabamos de iniciar uma comunidade crescente no país e a maioria dos membros são estudantes de ciência da computação, além disso, já temos uma parceria que está disposto a nos ceder seu espaço, público e suporte para o projeto. O grupo está ligado ao governo e cria laços fortes para defender esta causa.
  • África do Sul - tem o único capítulo da WMF no continente e trabalhar com eles trará o tipo de pessoa que imaginamos como desenvolvedores para o continente. Atualmente, há alguns que conhecemos que estão realmente se saindo muito bem no MediaWiki e será ótimo incluí-los.
  • Botswana*-
  • Quênia* -

Programa

Dia 1

Passo 1: Introdução ao Git, GitHub, Gerrit e instalação do MediaWiki.

  • Boas-vindas e quebra-gelo - 9h - 9h20
  • Introdução aos projetos da Wikimedia - 9h20 - 9h40
  • Introdução ao Git/GitHub e Gerrit - 9h40 - 10h40
  • <Snack/Coffee Break> - 10:40am - 11:00am
  • Gerrit Tutorials for installation of MediaWiki on Local Env.: - 11:00am - 12:30pm

Gerrit Tutorials (Gerrit Tutorials to setup mediawiki: Setting up Git, SSH Keys, downloading MediaWiki, etc.)

  • <Lunch Break> - 12:30pm - 1:10pm
  • Energizer - 1:10pm - 1:15pm
  • Why volunteer as a developer 1? - 1:15pm - 1:40pm
  • Installation of MediaWiki extension onto MediaWiki and how to use these extensions. (the above two points are working hand-in-hand since in the Gerrit tutorials, installation of mediawiki is done) - 1:40pm - 2:40pm
  • <Lanche/pausa para o café> -- 16h30 - 15h00

Passo 2: Como usar o IRC para comunicação com outros desenvolvedores da Wikimedia

  • Introdução ao IRC e suas funções - 15:20 - 16:30
    Tutoriais (Uso do IRC)

Dia 2

  • Boas-vindas - 09h00 - 09h10
  • Welcome - 09:00am - 09:10am

Passo 3: Prática de construção de extensões no MediaWiki e exemplos

Passo 4: Como usar o Wikimedia Phabricator como desenvolvedor

  • Como usar o Phabricator (arquivar bugs, resolver problemas, etc ...) - 13h10 - 14h30
    Phabricator
  • <Snack/Coffee Break> - 2:30pm - 3:00pm
  • Why volunteer as a developer 2? - 3:00pm - 3:40pm
  • Wrap up & Closure - 3:40pm - 4:00pm

The above bullets should cover at least 85% of what developers should know before working on programming related projects in the Wikimedia Foundation.

We won’t teach them programming since they will have to learn that on their own. We will only tell them the list of programming languages they are suppose to know so that they can use it to contribute on Wikimedia projects.

Below is a list of the most used languages in the Wikimedia Foundation:

  • PHP e Hack (PHP é o mais recomendado)
  • JavaScript, JSON e jQuery
  • SQL for the query language
  • MariaDB/MySQL como sistema de gerenciamento de banco de dados

Grupos-alvo/Modo de Recrutamento

Pretendemos nos comunicar por meio de grupos de desenvolvedores e comunidades já existentes, como:

  • Grupos de desenvolvedores do Google
  • Grupos de usuários Linux
  • Mozilla Clubs
  • Universidades/Instituições de ensino superior
  • Desenvolvedores autônomos
  • Membros da comunidade de código aberto

Eventos continentais

  • Solving real problems in Africa with Wikimedia Resources for the movement and of benefit to Africans or participants themselves - Regional conference (Year end 2017)
  • Outreach for Women - October 2017
  • Google Code-In program - December - February (2017/2018)
  • Hackathon before, after or around Wikimania in Capetown - 2018
  • Participating in solving some of the problems communicated on the wish list 2018
  • Google Summer of Code - 2018

Programming Sessions on PHP and Python in 2022

Python Programming Track: Led by Ayobami Tewogbade( User: Roybylon)

The Python programming track was an intensive three-month course designed to provide participants with a thorough understanding of Python and its applications. Sessions were held every Friday from 3 PM to 4 PM, offering a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience where participants were taken through the Python Essentials course https://pythoninstitute.org/python-essentials-1.

Course Overview

Duration: 3 months

Schedule: Fridays, 15:00 UTC - 16:00 UTC

Week 1-4: Introduction to Python

  • Understanding Python syntax and basic constructs
  • Variables, data types, and basic operations
  • Control structures: loops and conditionals

Week 5-8: Intermediate Python

  • Functions and modularity
  • Error handling and exceptions
  • Working with files and directories

Week 9-12: Advanced Python

  • Introduction to libraries and modules
  • Using popular libraries: NumPy, pandas, and matplotlib
  • Working with APIs and data manipulation

Practical Projects

  • Real-world applications and projects
  • Hands-on coding sessions to apply the concepts learned
  • Collaborative project development

PHP Programming Track: Led by Caleb Nanigah (User:calebbubune)

The PHP programming track was a comprehensive six-month course aimed at equipping participants with the skills needed for dynamic web development using PHP. Sessions were held every Saturday from 3 PM to 5 PM, combining in-depth lessons with practical web development projects.

Course Overview

Duration: 6 months  

Schedule: Saturdays, 15:00 UTC - 17:00 UTC

Monthly Breakdown:

Month 1: Introduction to PHP - 0.1-Introduction to PHP.mov

Month 2: Web Development with PHP

Month 3: Advanced PHP Techniques

Month 4: Building a CRUD Application

  • Designing a database schema
  • Connecting to a database
  • Retrieving, inserting, updating and deleting data
  • Creating a user-friendly interface for the application

Month 5: Advanced Topics

  • Working with APIs
  • Creating and consuming web services
  • Security best practices
  • Deployment of PHP applications

Month 6: Project work

  • Students will work on a project that utilizes the concepts learned throughout the course
  • The facilitator will provide guidance and support as needed
  • Students will present their projects to the class and receive feedback

Both the Python and PHP tracks were designed to build a solid foundation in programming, helping participants become proficient in these languages and apply their skills to Wikimedia projects. We look forward to the innovative contributions these newly trained developers will bring to the community.

Onboarding Session at Goethe Institute: Empowering Wikimedia Contributors

In 2019, we held an onboarding session at the Goethe Institute in Ghana, where participants were trained on essential tools for contributing to Wikimedia developer projects. This session focused on equipping new contributors with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively use Git, GitHub, Gerrit, and Phabricator.

Training Highlights:
  • Git & GitHub: Participants learned the fundamentals of version control using Git and how to collaborate on projects through GitHub. They were guided through the process of forking repositories, making commits, and submitting pull requests.
  • Gerrit: We provided an in-depth introduction to Gerrit, a code review tool that is integral to Wikimedia's development workflow. Attendees gained hands-on experience in reviewing and merging changes, ensuring code quality and collaboration.
  • Phabricator: The session also covered Phabricator, a suite of open-source tools for peer code review, task management, and project planning. Participants learned how to create and manage tasks, track project progress, and collaborate effectively with other developers.

This training was designed to build a solid foundation for new contributors, helping them navigate the technical landscape of Wikimedia projects and become active participants in the Wikimedia developer community. We look forward to seeing the innovative contributions that these newly trained developers will bring to Wikimedia.

 

   

Wikimedia Tech Safari Program

 
Wikimedia Tech Safari Program

The Wikimedia Tech Safari was an immersion program organised to provide practical experience and guidance for participants in the Wikimedia technical community. It was aimed to promote creativity and teamwork through various technical projects, allowing participants to contribute significantly to the Wikimedia digital world. The program emphasized experiential learning, allowing participants to improve their technical proficiency and understand Wikimedia platforms. By participating, individuals contribute to strengthening Wikimedia's technological capabilities and ensuring free knowledge accessibility.

Training Highlights:
  • Charting Your Course with Kiwix Development & Localization: Kiwix is free, open-source software that enables users to access offline content without an internet connection. It supports multiple languages, uses the ZIM file format for storage, and is portable across different operating systems. It also allows users to create an offline library and contributes to the global mission of making knowledge accessible. Users can contribute by searching for educational content on platforms in their local language, translating wiki content to their local language, and contributing to the platform's development. Developers can contribute by improving code, enhancing features, and providing scalability solutions. Graphic designers can also enhance Kiwix's visual content by creating user interfaces, brand elements, and responsive design principles.
  • Building Bridges with Code: Contribute to wikifunctions and Connect the World: wikifunctions is a collaboratively edited catalogue of computer functions to enable the creation, modification, and reuse of source code. It is closely related to Abstract Wikipedia, an extension of Wikidata to create a language-independent version of Wikipedia using its structured data.
  • Tool Forge Pass Deep Dive: What is it? how do you deploy your code on it?

Wikimedia Toolforge is a Wikimedia Foundation-provided hosting environment that enables developers to create and deploy tools and applications for Wikimedia projects. Key features include web hosting, shell access, database access, version control, integration with Wikimedia projects, community collaboration, open-source philosophy, and dynamic resource allocation. Tools developed on Toolforge can be integrated with various Wikimedia projects, promoting collaboration and improving the Wikimedia experience. The platform encourages developers to contribute to the improvement of Wikimedia projects worldwide, reflecting the Wikimedia Foundation's collaborative and open nature.

  • Cut, Craft, Captivate: Building the Future of Wiki Videos with VideoCutTool: VideoCutTool is a revolutionary tool that revolutionizes the way Wiki videos are crafted. It offers cutting-edge editing, allowing users to refine video content with precision. The tool focuses on crafting engaging narratives with creative features like smooth transitions and impactful overlays. It also provides customizable visuals, allowing users to infuse personality into their videos. The user-friendly design ensures accessibility for all, and it fosters collaboration by allowing users to share projects and receive feedback. VideoCutTool is a vision for the future of wiki videos, empowering creators to transcend traditional boundaries and create extraordinary narratives.
  • Akwaaba to Commons for Android: Code the App that Lets Your World Share on Wikimedia:
  • Type, Translate, Transform: Unlock Languages with Scribe's Code Magic: Scribe's Code Magic is a tool that uses the magic of code to unlock the mysteries of languages, transforming the way we interact with them. It allows users to effortlessly type in their native language, break language barriers, and create a linguistic tapestry that transcends borders. This enables users to communicate, create, and code in languages that resonate with their cultural identity, breaking down barriers and fostering a global community. As Scribe continues to weave its code magic, the future holds endless possibilities for digital linguistics, where languages converge, cultures intertwine, and the magic of expression knows no bounds.
  • Cloud Code Conquest: Build the Future of the Wikiverse with Wikimedia Cloud Services: Cloud services offer free hosting tools for users to deploy websites, applications, and projects without incurring costs. Popular options include GitHub Pages, Netlify, Vercel, Heroku, Firebase Hosting, Glitch, Amazon S3, and Microsoft Azure Static Web Apps. GitHub Pages allows users to host static websites directly from their repositories, while Netlify offers continuous deployment, automatic HTTPS, and serverless functions. Vercel is a front-end deployment platform with serverless functions and basic hosting services. Firebase Hosting offers fast, secure hosting with CDN delivery and automatic SSL. Glitch is a collaborative web app hosting platform suitable for projects built with Node.js. Amazon S3 is a scalable storage service for hosting static websites, while Microsoft Azure Static Web Apps integrates with GitHub for seamless deployment.
  • Building Wikifunctions with WikiLambda's Power: Wikifunctions is a collaborative platform within the Wikimedia ecosystem that redefines information curatedness and empowers users to create and share dynamic functions. It is driven by the power of WikiLambda, a powerful programming environment that transcends traditional boundaries. WikiLambda offers a function catalogue, collaborative editing, multilingual capabilities, embedding functions, and an educational impact. The catalogue serves as a repository for users to discover, contribute to, and enhance diverse algorithms. It also supports content creation and consumption in multiple languages, ensuring knowledge is accessible to a global audience. WikiLambda enables users to embed functions directly into Wikimedia projects, enhancing the interactive nature of content. Its user-friendly interface facilitates learning and understanding of programming concepts. Wikifunctions is a transformative force shaping the future of collaborative programming and knowledge sharing.

To read more about The Wikimedia Tech Safari Program, kindly visit the meta page; Wikimedia Tech Safari Program

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