From: Liudmila Mantrova <l.mantrova@postgrespro.ru>
To: pgsql-docs@lists.postgresql.org, sfrost@snowman.net, xenophenes@gmail.com
Cc: l.mantrova@gmail.com
Subject: Google Season of Docs 2019 - exploration phase
Message-ID: <9d0f3d56-1366-edcf-3f62-5fa174b91786@postgrespro.ru>
Date: Fri, 24 May 2019 18:29:59 +0300
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Hi,

Somewhat late in the project exploration phase, I'd like to express my 
interest in the GSoD initiative. I'm currently employed at Postgres 
Professional as a full-time tech writer, and I see it as a good 
opportunity to get more involved with the PostgreSQL community.

Judging by the scope of suggested projects and several threads in 
pgsql-docs, a better getting started experience is wanted by many. As I 
lack technical background, this was (and still is) a major roadblock for 
me to get deeper understanding of PostgreSQL. I yet have to compose the 
actual proposal, but I think we should take into account the following 
threads:

  * Craig Ringer. Updating the intro for packages - improve usability,
    reduce new user confusion
    <https://www.postgresql.org/message-id/flat/CAMsr%2BYG8vtnqtiK-6uLkP9cEmRviUWKWS_RJ_LqTMwf8tWY-Kw%40mail.gmail.com>
  * Lætitia Avrot. Tutorial section of documentation: enhancements
    needed
    <https://www.postgresql.org/message-id/flat/CAB_COdjnQtDcg454fZxSM0u--VvJdTuD2heBsXCskQRpAo%3Dabw%40mail.gmail.com>

Another option would be improving the full-text search chapter, which is 
currently not on the project list, but looks like it can be expanded 
with advanced full-text search configuration opportunities.

Some info on my experience:

  * Install-related docs I've created for Postgres Professional:
    https://postgrespro.com/docs/enterprise/11/installation-bin
  * A summary of my prior experience on LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmantrov/


-- 
Liudmila Mantrova
Technical writer at Postgres Professional: http://www.postgrespro.com
The Russian Postgres Company


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    <p>Hi,</p>
    <p>Somewhat late in the project exploration phase, I'd like to
      express my interest in the GSoD initiative. I'm currently employed
      at Postgres Professional as a full-time tech writer, and I see it
      as a good opportunity to get more involved with the PostgreSQL
      community.<br>
    </p>
    <p>Judging by the scope of suggested projects and several threads in
      pgsql-docs, a better getting started experience is wanted by many.
      As I lack technical background, this was (and still is) a major
      roadblock for me to get deeper understanding of PostgreSQL. I yet
      have to compose the actual proposal, but I think we should take
      into account the following threads:<br>
    </p>
    <ul>
      <li><a
href="https://www.postgresql.org/message-id/flat/CAMsr%2BYG8vtnqtiK-6uLkP9cEmRviUWKWS_RJ_LqTMwf8tWY-Kw%40mail.gmail.com">Craig
          Ringer. Updating the intro for packages - improve usability,
          reduce new user confusion</a></li>
      <li><a
href="https://www.postgresql.org/message-id/flat/CAB_COdjnQtDcg454fZxSM0u--VvJdTuD2heBsXCskQRpAo%3Dabw%40mail.gmail.com">Lætitia
          Avrot. Tutorial section of documentation: enhancements needed</a></li>
    </ul>
    <p>Another option would be improving the full-text search chapter,
      which is currently not on the project list, but looks like it can
      be expanded with advanced full-text search configuration
      opportunities. <br>
    </p>
    <p>Some info on my experience:<br>
    </p>
    <ul>
      <li>Install-related docs I've created for Postgres Professional: 
        <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://postgrespro.com/docs/enterprise/11/installation-bin">https://postgrespro.com/docs/enterprise/11/installation-bin</a> <br>
      </li>
      <li>A summary of my prior experience on LinkedIn: <a
          href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmantrov/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmantrov/</a></li>
    </ul>
    <p><br>
    </p>
    <pre class="moz-signature" cols="72">-- 
Liudmila Mantrova
Technical writer at Postgres Professional: <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.postgrespro.com">http://www.postgrespro.com</a>
The Russian Postgres Company </pre>
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