Marketplace/Contributing/Apr2015
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Contribute to Firefox Marketplace
Firefox Marketplace is the only app store dedicated to providing content built with HTML5 standards and open source values. Help bring openness, freedom, and user choice to the world of app publishing—–it's easy to start contributing to this project. Join our mailing list to stay up-to-date on what's happening in the community.
Ways to make an impact in APRIL
Below are featured opportunities for this month. This wiki has the full list of contribution opportunities. Be sure to self-report any contributions you make in the Get Recognized section below!
One and Done (15-minute tasks)
Don't have much time but want to do something to help Marketplace? Pick a simple task below:
- Provide expertise on your region and gain market research skills by helping to identify locally-relevant content for Marketplace in upcoming FxOS launch countries: https://oneanddone.mozilla.org/tasks/102/. Countries needed:
- Nigeria
- Vietnam
- Tunisia
- Cameroon
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Botswana
- Vanuatu
- Guinea Bissau
- Mali
- Madagascar
- Mauritius
- Niger
- Jordan
- Guinea Conakry
- Central African Republic
Guided Projects
Looking for a bigger challenge that requires more creativity and deeper involvement? A guided project can be fun and rewarding, and help you learn new skills:
- Are you a designer? Marketplace needs a prettier 404 page: https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=972495
- Want to help others get involved? Help us bring a Get Involved page to Marketplace: https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1001208
Join a Public Meeting
Monthly Open Chat Session
The first Weds of each month, the AMMO Team holds an open chat session. Come ask questions, get guidance, or just hang out.
| Date | Time | Host | Topic | How to join |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1 | 10:30am Pacific | AMMO Team | Community issues, contribution opportunities, app & add-on reviews | Vidyo: AMMO room - https://v.mozilla.com/flex.html?roomdirect.html&key=mk8UtsxkzzqV To join from a telephone instead, dial: +1 (800) 707-2533, pin 369, conf 98862 |
Bi-weekly Community Meeting
Every other Tuesday, staff and volunteer contributors get together to coordinate community-building efforts across all functional areas of Marketplace and AMO.
| Date | Time | Host | Topic | How to join |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 28 | Every other Tuesday at 10am Pacific | AMMO Team | What's happening in the community, what's coming up, and how to participate | Vidyo: AMMO room - https://v.mozilla.com/flex.html?roomdirect.html&key=mk8UtsxkzzqV To join from a telephone instead, dial: +1 (800) 707-2533, pin 369, conf 98862 |
Contributor Recognition
We want to make sure you're recognized for your contributions!
- Create a Mozillians profile if you haven't already.
- Add your name and accomplishments below (please be specific--these will be archived by month, so list your recent contributions)
We regularly choose an outstanding contributor (Friend of Marketplace or AMO) and send that person a token of appreciation. Any contribution is eligible--it doesn't have to be an opportunity listed on this page!
| Name | Link to Mozillians Profile | Accomplishments this month | Link to your work (if any) | Mentor (if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Atique Ahmed Ziad |
https://mozillians.org/u/atiqueahmedziad/ | Fixed Marketplace Bug, helped identify mobile-optimized websites for FirefoxOS Madagascar launch | https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1146149 | |
|
Ram Dayal Vaishnav |
https://mozillians.org/u/gurumukhi/ | Fixed Marketplace Bugs, Marketplace community building & Evangelism in India | http://bugzil.la/1130652, http://bugzil.la/1001009, http://wp.me/p2O7BJ-5t | |
|
Do Trieu Tan |
Helped identify mobile-optimized websites for FirefoxOS Vietname launch | https://oneanddone.mozilla.org/tasks/102/ | ||
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Tunde Awopegba |
Helped identify mobile-optimized websites for FirefoxOS Nigeria launch | https://oneanddone.mozilla.org/tasks/102/ | ||
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Gio |
https://mozillians.org/u/Gioyik/ | Get Involved inquiries triage | https://www.mozilla.org/contribute/ | |
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VP7 |
https://mozillians.org/u/SHIHAN.VISWA/ | Get Involved inquiries triage | https://www.mozilla.org/contribute/ | |
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Michael Balazs |
https://mozillians.org/u/michael.balazs/ | Coordinate June featured add-ons | https://developer.mozilla.org/Add-ons/AMO/Policy/Featured | |
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Zitronella |
https://mozillians.org/en-US/u/Zitronella/ | Provide examples for a sideloaded add-on (which were very hard to get) | https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1051080 |
March 2015 Contributions
Newest Friend of Marketplace
Congrats to Juan! https://blog.mozilla.org/apps/2015/04/06/friend-of-marketplace-juan-pajaro-velasquez/
Top Reviewers of the Month
Volunteer reviewers contribute to the health and safety of Marketplace and AMO on a regular basis. The app reviewer program is currently full, but there are spaces in add-on reviewing.
Apps
| Reviewer | Review count | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giovanny Andres Gongora Granada | 399 |
| 2 | William Dorffer | 159 |
| 3 | Viswaprasath | 151 |
| 4 | Nino Vranešič | 136 |
| 5 | Trishul Goel | 52 |
Add-ons
| Reviewer | Review count | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | erosman | 1088 |
| 2 | rctgamer3 | 72 |
| 3 | Tuxman | 20 |
| 4 | Kailas | 19 |
| 5 | Henry Perez | 19 |
App Curation Board
Thank you to all the contributors helping to curate featured content on Firefox Marketplace!
