From 10962c81e15e39d4bd64f0c7523c28da7c73368a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Gireesh Punathil Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2020 16:54:24 +0530 Subject: [PATCH] doc: introduce a triager role MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit The role helps triaging issue backlogs effectively Fixes: https://github.com/nodejs/node/issues/34054 Refs: https://github.com/nodejs/TSC/pull/891 PR-URL: https://github.com/nodejs/node/pull/34295 Reviewed-By: James M Snell Reviewed-By: Rich Trott Reviewed-By: Michaël Zasso Reviewed-By: Trivikram Kamat --- doc/guides/contributing/issues.md | 16 ++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 16 insertions(+) diff --git a/doc/guides/contributing/issues.md b/doc/guides/contributing/issues.md index 5e123f03e10117..70f649a6105921 100644 --- a/doc/guides/contributing/issues.md +++ b/doc/guides/contributing/issues.md @@ -89,6 +89,22 @@ around it. Some contributors may have differing opinions about the issue, including whether the behavior being seen is a bug or a feature. This discussion is part of the process and should be kept focused, helpful, and professional. +The objective of helping with triaging issues (in core and help repos) is to +help reduce the issue backlog and keep the issue tracker healthy, while enabling +newcomers another meaningful way to get engaged and contribute. + +Anyone with a reasonable understanding of Node.js programming and the +project's GitHub organization plus a few contributions to the project +(commenting on issues or PRs) can apply for and become a triager. Open a PR +on the README.md of this project with: i) a request to be added as a triager, +ii) the motivation for becoming a triager, and iii) agreement on reading, +understanding, and adhering to the project's [Code Of Conduct](https://github.com/nodejs/admin/blob/master/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md). + +The triage role enables the ability to carry the out most common triage +activities, such as applying labels and close/repoening/assigning issues. +For more information on the roles and permissions, see ["Permission levels for +repositories owned by an organization"](https://docs.github.com/en/github/setting-up-and-managing-organizations-and-teams/repository-permission-levels-for-an-organization#permission-levels-for-repositories-owned-by-an-organization). + ## Resolving a Bug Report In the vast majority of cases, issues are resolved by opening a Pull Request.