cvs: qaweb / testfest.php

lsmith Thu Mar 27 21:48:34 2008 UTC Added files: /qaweb testfest.php Log: - initial commit of the testfest homepage http://cvs.php.net/viewvc.cgi/qaweb/testfest.php?view=markup&rev=1.1 Index: qaweb/testfest.php +++ qaweb/testfest.php <?php include("include/functions.php"); $TITLE = "TestFest [PHP-QAT: Quality Assurance Team]"; $SITE_UPDATE = date("D M d H:i:s Y T", filectime(__FILE__)); /* $Id: howtohelp.php,v 1.18 2006/09/14 18:41:01 nlopess Exp $ */ common_header(); ?> <table width="70%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="10"><img src="gfx/spacer.gif" width="10" height="1"></td> <td width="100%"> <h1>TestFest (May 2008)</h1> </td> <td width="10"><img src="gfx/spacer.gif" width="10" height="1"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="10">&nbsp;</td> <td width="100%">The TestFest is an event that aims at improving the <a href="http://gcov.php.net">code coverage</a> of the <a href="/running-tests.php">test suite</a> for the PHP language itself. As part of this event, local User Groups (UG) are invited to join the TestFest. These UGs can meet physically or come together virtually. The point however is that people network to learn together. Aside form being an opportunity for all of you to make friends with like minded people in your (virtual) community, it also will hopefully reduce the work load for the PHP.net mentors. All it takes is someone to organize a UG to spearhead the event and to get others involved in <a href="write-test.php">writing phpt tests</a>. The submissions will then be reviewed by members of php.net before getting included in the official test suite.<br /> </td> <td width="10">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="10">&nbsp;</td> <td width="100%"> <h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3>Why should I care?</h3> Aside from having to opportunity to help in improving the language itself, we will also raffle off 10 <a href="http://flickr.com/groups/elephpants/pool/">elePHPants</a> to submitters. Every submission (test) that is considered helpful receives one entry into the raffle. Furthermore, people that show they are capable of writing tests entirely on their own may be given official PHP.net accounts with direct commit access to cvs.php.net and an @php.net email address. As a result participants should also read over the general <a href="http://www.php.net/cvs-php.php">guidelines for getting CVS access</a>. <h3>When will the TestFest take place?</h3> UGs are free to pick any timeframe in May 2008. Each local TestFest can last a day, a week or any other timeframe. <h3>Why is the timeframe so short? What if June would be a better date?</h3> We want to ensure that we have mentors ready and available to answer questions. In order to get some sort of commitment from mentors we cannot make this timeframe indefinately long. That being said we might hold future TestFests. Also people are of course invited to join the QA team any time of year. <h3>How will local organizers be assisted?</h3> We will make a list of areas available of areas of PHP that need more testing. Along with that list we will provide contact information for mentors. The mentors will also review the submissions later on. Ideally questions regarding the testing framework itself will be answered by local organizers. <h3>I want to organize an event, but there is nobody here that knows how to write tests for PHP. What can I do?</h3> First look at the documentation on how to <a href="write-test.php"> write phpt tests</a>. Its actually not that hard. If you still need help feel free to contact the <a href="mailto:php-qa@lists.php.net"> QA mailinglist</a>. <h3>Where are tests submitted to?</h3> We will implement a simple front-end that allows people to upload their phpt files. People can register themselves and then upload, delete and modify files in their ÒdirectoryÓ. Submitters are asked to follow the <a href="write-test.php">phpt coding standards</a>. <h3>How are submissions reviewed? How do I get feedback?</h3> Mentors will have access to all the submissions and will review submissions at their own pace in their given area of expertise. We hope this will be done in a timely manner, but please understand that we cannot give any gurantees, especially if the event turns out to be as successful as we hope. Submittors will be able to see who is reviewing their submission as well as when their submission has been processed. If the submission led to a that was submitted the interface will show any difference that might exist between the submission and the final commited version. Furthermore the mentor might provide some individual commentary. <h3>How do I join? How do I get more information?</h3> We are still in the process of building the neceesary infrastructure. Hopefully before the end of April we will have everything in place. Until then please contact the <a href="mailto:php-qa@lists.php.net"> QA mailinglist</a> if you are interested in participating or if you have any questions. Alternatively you can join #php.pecl on EfNet and there should usually be someone around to help. </td> <td width="10">&nbsp;</td> </tr> </table> <?php common_footer(); ?>