Re: [generguide-devel] Commented entities cause serious problem

[Cameron S. <ca...@sh...>]

On Saturday 27 Sep 2003 7:13 pm, you wrote:
> I also think the there is a difference between Technical Writers and
> Developers. Developers code and commit so their contributions are more
> immediately felt by the project.
>
> Technical Writers need to write. If we write and commit as much as
> developers, then our files will make no sense. This takes longer than
> coding. Average time per page is +- 4 hours full cycle. Where a cycle is
> outline, draft1, draft2, draft3, release.
>
> In my case I am also new to the project. So contributions will take some
> time. Anyway, I am working on some bits and pieces and will commit my work.
>
> As this project will be comprised of developers and writers, I think that
> this difference should be understood in order  to avoid misunderstanding.
> Also, most writers cannot code, so their contributions will mainly consist
> of documents, editing and feedback on the method/mechanisms.

Yes Sean,
These are interesting issues to raise.

Working out how we organise ourselves, how we hand out write access and 
editorial control will be something we need to address in the future.

-- 
Cameron Shorter              http://cameron.shorter.net
Open Source Developer        http://generguide.sourceforge.net
                             http://mapbuilder.sourceforge.net
                             http://geotools.org
Senior Software Engineer     http://www.adi-limited.com