為何籌組 kernelnewbies 社群?
有數個為何 kernelnewbies 組織成社群專案的理由. 最重要的原因是 新手的人數 多 過 有經驗的 核心開發者, 而新手的問題很容易淹沒核心開發者. 事實上, 這過去常發生在 kernelnewbies開始前...
在一個社群裡, 核心 新手 可以 一起理解問題, 偶爾由有經驗的核心開發者提示.
但確定核心開發者知道比較多嗎?
在進到這個問題前, 讓我們以一個街頭傳奇起頭:
*曾經有個大學裡資訊科學系的學生可以問教職員撰寫程式問題. 然而
- However, before taking their problem and question to the staff, they first had to explain their problem and ask their question to a teddy bear in the lobby. Legend has it that 90% of the students found the answer to their question after putting their problem in words, just by asking it to the teddy bear.
- They never needed to ask the staff, all they needed was to organize their thoughts.
OK, so maybe experienced kernel hackers know more than an individual kernel newbie. However, there is no guarantee that the kernel hacker knows exactly what you ask, and even less chance of the kernel hacker having the time to help you formulate the right question.
By exploring the kernel together, kernel newbies not only learn technical details, but also the way of thinking that makes it easier to formulate easy to answer questions and the skills needed to solve problems themselves. The kernel equivalent of learning to fish, if you will.
How can I participate?
You can participate in kernelnewbies on the MailingList, on IRC (irc.oftc.net #kernelnewbies) and on this wiki.
The mailing list and irc are great for discussing things. IRC in particular is excellent for brain storming.
The wiki is more to write down and explain things that other kernel newbies in the future will want to know. Any contribution to the wiki is welcome, even if it is just one extra entry for the KernelGlossary. Every little bit helps.
Thank you!