We've just released a new version of the WorkingWithRails software. As well as some stuff that most people will find boring, like fully automated payment processing for the job board and some requested features, like a wider view to read the forum posts, it brings a great new feature to the busy Railers armory.
It's a Rails-specific Search Engine right on our home page. It's powered by Google (who else?) and it offers the ability to easily search a carefully selected, handcrafted-for-greatness collection of Ruby on Rails and Ruby websites. The list includes things like the Ruby on Rails API, other Rails documentation sites and of course the official Rails site and wiki. We're also adding some of the best Rails blogs. We're happy to add to the list, so if you've got suggestions, please do let us know.
This means that you can now get Rails info fast. For example, search for an API method without having to wade through information about other languages that just so happen to have a method with the same name. As well as the API, you might get a reference to a How-To or Blog entry about it too. All in one place.
Try it now...
So with the new point scoring system in place it's all change on this months Hackfest:
If you contribute to Rails and wish to see how the points are being awarded please do head on over to the new Contributor Zone to find out more.
In line with recent changes to the Rails patch submission procedure we have updated the Hackfest scoring mechanism.
Previously contributors were rewarded mainly on activity alone. In the new system contributors gain more points if their patch is:
- Endorsed by another contributor
- Committed by a core team member
The following diagram gives you an insight into the way things will now work:
This approach is much fairer and rewards those who make the biggest impact.
So if you write a patch and it gets accepted into Rails itself you get maximum points. Likewise if your ticket is given the thumb-ups by other contributors you get points for it.
The new system comes in to effect tomorrow. Be sure to check out the latest charts and feel free to drop us a line with any suggestions or comments.
On a related note there is now a neat dedicated contributor section on the site. Find all about the new scoring system and much more!
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