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diff --git a/doc/development/documentation/contribute.md b/doc/development/documentation/contribute.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..8b08743c6e9 --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/development/documentation/contribute.md @@ -0,0 +1,83 @@ +--- +stage: none +group: unassigned +info: To determine the technical writer assigned to the Stage/Group associated with this page, see https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/product/ux/technical-writing/#assignments +--- + +# Contribute to the GitLab documentation + +Everyone is welcome to update the GitLab documentation! + +## Work without an issue + +You don't need an issue to update the documentation. + +On [https://docs.gitlab.com](https://docs.gitlab.com), at the bottom of any page, +you can select **View page source** or **Edit in Web IDE** and [get started with a merge request](#open-your-merge-request). + +You can alternately: + +- Choose a page [in the `/doc` directory](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/tree/master/doc) + and edit it from there. +- Try installing and running the [Vale linting tool](testing.md#vale) + and fixing the resulting issues. + +When you're developing code, the workflow for updating docs is slightly different. +For details, see the [merge request workflow](../contributing/merge_request_workflow.md). + +## Search available issues + +If you're looking for an open issue, you can +[review the list of documentation issues curated specifically for new contributors](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/?sort=created_date&state=opened&label_name%5B%5D=documentation&label_name%5B%5D=docs-only&label_name%5B%5D=Seeking%20community%20contributions&first_page_size=20). + +When you find an issue you'd like to work on: + +- If the issue is already assigned to someone, pick a different one. +- If the issue is unassigned, add a comment and ask to work on the issue. For a Hackathon, use `@docs-hackathon`. Otherwise, use `@gl-docsteam`. For example: + + ```plaintext + @docs-hackathon I would like to work on this issue + ``` + +- Do not ask for more than three issues at a time. + +## Open your merge request + +When you are ready to update the documentation: + +1. Go to the [GitLab repository](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab). +1. In the upper-right corner, select **Fork**. Forking makes a copy of the repository on GitLab.com. +1. In your fork, find the documentation page in the `\doc` directory. +1. If you know Git, make your changes and open a merge request. + If not, follow these steps: + 1. In the upper-right corner, select **Edit** if it is visible. + If it is not, select the down arrow (**{chevron-lg-down}**) next to + **Open in Web IDE** or **Gitpod**, and select **Edit**. + 1. In the **Commit message** text box, enter a commit message. + Use 3-5 words, start with a capital letter, and do not end with a period. + 1. Select **Commit changes**. + 1. On the left sidebar, select **Merge requests**. + 1. Select **New merge request**. + 1. For the source branch, select your fork and branch. If you did not create a branch, select `master`. + For the target branch, select the [GitLab repository](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab) `master` branch. + 1. Select **Compare branches and continue**. A new merge request opens. + 1. Select the **Documentation** template. In the description, write a brief summary of the changes and link to the related issue, if there is one. + 1. Select **Create merge request**. + +## Ask for help + +Ask for help from the Technical Writing team if you: + +- Need help to choose the correct place for documentation. +- Want to discuss a documentation idea or outline. +- Want to request any other help. + +To identify someone who can help you: + +1. Locate the Technical Writer for the relevant + [DevOps stage group](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/product/ux/technical-writing/#assignments). +1. Either: + - If urgent help is required, directly assign the Technical Writer in the issue or in the merge request. + - If non-urgent help is required, ping the Technical Writer in the issue or merge request. + +If you are a member of the GitLab Slack workspace, you can request help in the `#docs` channel. |