3 io.js Working Groups are autonomous projects created by the
4 [Technical Committee (TC)](https://github.com/iojs/io.js/blob/v1.x/GOVERNANCE.md#technical-committee).
6 Working Groups can be formed at any time but must be ratified by the TC.
7 Once formed the work defined in the Working Group charter is the
8 responsibility of the WG rather than the TC.
10 It is important that Working Groups are not formed pre-maturely. Working
11 Groups are not formed to *begin* a set of tasks but instead are formed
12 once that work is already underway and the contributors
13 think it would benefit from being done as an autonomous project.
15 If the work defined in a Working Group charter is completed the Working
16 Group should be dissolved and the responsibility for governance absorbed
19 ## Current Working Groups
26 * [Evangelism](#evangelism)
29 * [Starting a Working Group](#starting-a-wg)
30 * [Bootstrap Governance](#bootstrap-governance)
32 ### [Website](https://github.com/iojs/website)
34 The website working group's purpose is to build and maintain a public
35 website for the `io.js` project.
37 Its responsibilities are:
38 * Develop and maintain a build and automation system for `iojs.org`.
39 * Ensure the site is regularly updated with changes made to `io.js` like
40 releases and features.
41 * Foster and enable a community of translators.
43 ### [Streams](https://github.com/iojs/readable-stream)
45 The Streams WG is dedicated to the support and improvement of the Streams API
46 as used in io.js and the npm ecosystem. We seek to create a composable API that
47 solves the problem of representing multiple occurrences of an event over time
48 in a humane, low-overhead fashion. Improvements to the API will be driven by
49 the needs of the ecosystem; interoperability and backwards compatibility with
50 other solutions and prior versions are paramount in importance. Our
51 responsibilities include:
53 * Addressing stream issues on the io.js issue tracker.
54 * Authoring and editing stream documentation within the io.js project.
55 * Reviewing changes to stream subclasses within the io.js project.
56 * Redirecting changes to streams from the io.js project to this project.
57 * Assisting in the implementation of stream providers within io.js.
58 * Recommending versions of readable-stream to be included in io.js.
59 * Messaging about the future of streams to give the community advance notice of changes.
62 ### [Build](https://github.com/iojs/build)
64 The build working group's purpose is to create and maintain a
65 distributed automation infrastructure.
67 Its responsibilities are:
68 * Produce Packages for all target platforms.
70 * Run performance testing and comparisons.
71 * Creates and manages build-containers.
74 ### [Tracing](https://github.com/iojs/tracing-wg)
76 The tracing working group's purpose is to increase the
77 transparency of software written in io.js.
79 Its responsibilities are:
80 * Collaboration with V8 to integrate with `trace_event`.
81 * Maintenance and iteration on AsyncWrap.
82 * Maintenance and improvements to system tracing support (DTrace, LTTng, etc.)
83 * Documentation of tracing and debugging techniques.
84 * Fostering a tracing and debugging ecosystem.
88 The i18n working groups handle more than just translations. They
89 are endpoints for community members to collaborate with each
90 other in their language of choice.
92 Each team is organized around a common spoken language. Each
93 language community might then produce multiple localizations for
94 various project resources.
96 Their responsibilities are:
97 * Translations of any io.js materials they believe are relevant to their
99 * Review processes for keeping translations up
100 to date and of high quality.
101 * Social media channels in their language.
102 * Promotion of io.js speakers for meetups and conferences in their
105 Each language community maintains its own membership.
107 * [iojs-ar - Arabic (اللغة العربية)](http://github.com/iojs/iojs-ar)
108 * [iojs-bg - Bulgarian (български език)](http://github.com/iojs/iojs-bg)
109 * [iojs-bn - Bengali (বাংলা)](http://github.com/iojs/iojs-bn)
110 * [iojs-cn - Chinese (中文)](http://github.com/iojs/iojs-cn)
111 * [iojs-cs - Czech (Český Jazyk)](http://github.com/iojs/iojs-cs)
112 * [iojs-da - Danish (Dansk)](http://github.com/iojs/iojs-da)
113 * [iojs-de - German (Deutsch)](http://github.com/iojs/iojs-de)
114 * [iojs-el - Greek (Ελληνικά)](http://github.com/iojs/iojs-el)
115 * [iojs-es - Spanish (Español)](http://github.com/iojs/iojs-es)
116 * [iojs-fa - Persian (فارسی)](http://github.com/iojs/iojs-fa)
117 * [iojs-fi - Finnish (Suomi)](http://github.com/iojs/iojs-fi)
118 * [iojs-fr - French (Français)](http://github.com/iojs/iojs-fr)
119 * [iojs-he - Hebrew (עברית)](http://github.com/iojs/iojs-he)
120 * [iojs-hi - Hindi (फिजी बात)](http://github.com/iojs/iojs-hi)
121 * [iojs-hu - Hungarian (Magyar)](http://github.com/iojs/iojs-hu)
122 * [iojs-id - Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia)](http://github.com/iojs/iojs-id)
123 * [iojs-it - Italian (Italiano)](http://github.com/iojs/iojs-it)
124 * [iojs-ja - Japanese (日本語)](http://github.com/iojs/iojs-ja)
125 * [iojs-ka - Georgian (ქართული)](http://github.com/iojs/iojs-ka)
126 * [iojs-ko - Korean (조선말)](http://github.com/iojs/iojs-ko)
127 * [iojs-mk - Macedonian (Mакедонски)](http://github.com/iojs/iojs-mk)
128 * [iojs-ms - Malay (بهاس ملايو)](http://github.com/iojs/iojs-ms)
129 * [iojs-nl - Dutch (Nederlands)](http://github.com/iojs/iojs-nl)
130 * [iojs-no - Norwegian (Norsk)](http://github.com/iojs/iojs-no)
131 * [iojs-pl - Polish (Język Polski)](http://github.com/iojs/iojs-pl)
132 * [iojs-pt - Portuguese (Português)](http://github.com/iojs/iojs-pt)
133 * [iojs-ro - Romanian (Română)](http://github.com/iojs/iojs-ro)
134 * [iojs-ru - Russian (Русский)](http://github.com/iojs/iojs-ru)
135 * [iojs-sv - Swedish (Svenska)](http://github.com/iojs/iojs-sv)
136 * [iojs-ta - Tamil (தமிழ்)](http://github.com/iojs/iojs-ta)
137 * [iojs-tr - Turkish (Türkçe)](http://github.com/iojs/iojs-tr)
138 * [iojs-tw - Taiwanese (Hō-ló)](http://github.com/iojs/iojs-tw)
139 * [iojs-uk - Ukrainian (Українська)](http://github.com/iojs/iojs-uk)
140 * [iojs-vi - Vietnamese (Tiếng Việtnam)](http://github.com/iojs/iojs-vi)
143 ### [Evangelism](https://github.com/iojs/evangelism)
145 The evangelism working group promotes the accomplishments
146 of io.js and lets the community know how they can get involved.
148 Their responsibilities are:
150 * Official project social media.
151 * Promotion of speakers for meetups and conferences.
152 * Promotion of community events.
153 * Publishing regular update summaries and other promotional
157 ### [Roadmap](https://github.com/iojs/roadmap)
159 The roadmap working group is responsible for user community outreach
160 and the translation of their concerns into a plan of action for io.js.
162 The final [ROADMAP](./ROADMAP.md) document is still owned by the TC and requires
163 the same approval for changes as any other project asset.
165 Their responsibilities are:
166 * Attract and summarize user community needs and feedback.
167 * Find or potentially create tools that allow for broader participation.
168 * Create Pull Requests for relevant changes to [Roadmap.md](./ROADMAP.md)
171 ### [Docker](https://github.com/iojs/docker-iojs)
173 The Docker working group's purpose is to build, maintain, and improve official
174 Docker images for the `io.js` project.
176 Their responsibilities are:
177 * Keep the official Docker images updated in line with new `io.js` releases.
178 * Decide and implement image improvements and/or fixes.
179 * Maintain and improve the images' documentation.
184 A Working Group is established by first defining a charter that can be
185 ratified by the TC. A charter is a *statement of purpose*, a
186 *list of responsibilities* and a *list of initial membership*.
188 A working group needs 3 initial members. These should be individuals
189 already undertaking the work described in the charter.
191 The list of responsibilities should be specific. Once established, these
192 responsibilities are no longer governed by the TC and therefore should
193 not be broad or subjective. The only recourse the TC has over the working
194 group is to revoke the entire charter and take on the work previously
195 done by the working group themselves.
197 If the responsibilities described in the charter are currently
198 undertaken by another WG then the charter will additionally have to be
201 You can submit the WG charter for ratification by sending
202 a Pull Request to this document, which adds it to the
203 list of current Working Groups. Once ratified the list of
204 members should be maintained in the Working Group's
207 ## Bootstrap Governance
209 Once the TC ratifies a charter the WG inherits the following
210 documentation for governance, contribution, conduct and an MIT
211 LICENSE. The WG is free to change these documents through their own
212 governance process, hence the term "bootstrap."
214 ### *[insert WG name]* Working Group
216 The io.js *[insert WG name]* is jointly governed by a Working Group (WG)
217 that is responsible for high-level guidance of the project.
219 The WG has final authority over this project including:
221 * Technical direction
222 * Project governance and process (including this policy)
223 * Contribution policy
224 * GitHub repository hosting
226 * Maintaining the list of additional Collaborators
228 For the current list of WG members, see the project
229 [README.md](./README.md#current-project-team-members).
233 The *[insert WG name]* GitHub repository is
234 maintained by the WG and additional Collaborators who are added by the
235 WG on an ongoing basis.
237 Individuals making significant and valuable contributions are made
238 Collaborators and given commit-access to the project. These
239 individuals are identified by the WG and their addition as
240 Collaborators is discussed during the weekly WG meeting.
242 _Note:_ If you make a significant contribution and are not considered
243 for commit-access log an issue or contact a WG member directly and it
244 will be brought up in the next WG meeting.
246 Modifications of the contents of the *[insert WG repo]* repository are made on
247 a collaborative basis. Anybody with a GitHub account may propose a
248 modification via pull request and it will be considered by the project
249 Collaborators. All pull requests must be reviewed and accepted by a
250 Collaborator with sufficient expertise who is able to take full
251 responsibility for the change. In the case of pull requests proposed
252 by an existing Collaborator, an additional Collaborator is required
253 for sign-off. Consensus should be sought if additional Collaborators
254 participate and there is disagreement around a particular
255 modification. See _Consensus Seeking Process_ below for further detail
256 on the consensus model used for governance.
258 Collaborators may opt to elevate significant or controversial
259 modifications, or modifications that have not found consensus to the
260 WG for discussion by assigning the ***WG-agenda*** tag to a pull
261 request or issue. The WG should serve as the final arbiter where
264 For the current list of Collaborators, see the project
265 [README.md](./README.md#current-project-team-members).
269 WG seats are not time-limited. There is no fixed size of the WG.
270 However, the expected target is between 6 and 12, to ensure adequate
271 coverage of important areas of expertise, balanced with the ability to
272 make decisions efficiently.
274 There is no specific set of requirements or qualifications for WG
275 membership beyond these rules.
277 The WG may add additional members to the WG by unanimous consensus.
279 A WG member may be removed from the WG by voluntary resignation, or by
280 unanimous consensus of all other WG members.
282 Changes to WG membership should be posted in the agenda, and may be
283 suggested as any other agenda item (see "WG Meetings" below).
285 If an addition or removal is proposed during a meeting, and the full
286 WG is not in attendance to participate, then the addition or removal
287 is added to the agenda for the subsequent meeting. This is to ensure
288 that all members are given the opportunity to participate in all
289 membership decisions. If a WG member is unable to attend a meeting
290 where a planned membership decision is being made, then their consent
293 No more than 1/3 of the WG members may be affiliated with the same
294 employer. If removal or resignation of a WG member, or a change of
295 employment by a WG member, creates a situation where more than 1/3 of
296 the WG membership shares an employer, then the situation must be
297 immediately remedied by the resignation or removal of one or more WG
298 members affiliated with the over-represented employer(s).
302 The WG meets weekly on a Google Hangout On Air. A designated moderator
303 approved by the WG runs the meeting. Each meeting should be
304 published to YouTube.
306 Items are added to the WG agenda that are considered contentious or
307 are modifications of governance, contribution policy, WG membership,
310 The intention of the agenda is not to approve or review all patches;
311 that should happen continuously on GitHub and be handled by the larger
312 group of Collaborators.
314 Any community member or contributor can ask that something be added to
315 the next meeting's agenda by logging a GitHub Issue. Any Collaborator,
316 WG member or the moderator can add the item to the agenda by adding
317 the ***WG-agenda*** tag to the issue.
319 Prior to each WG meeting the moderator will share the Agenda with
320 members of the WG. WG members can add any items they like to the
321 agenda at the beginning of each meeting. The moderator and the WG
322 cannot veto or remove items.
324 The WG may invite persons or representatives from certain projects to
325 participate in a non-voting capacity.
327 The moderator is responsible for summarizing the discussion of each
328 agenda item and sends it as a pull request after the meeting.
330 ### Consensus Seeking Process
333 [Consensus Seeking](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consensus-seeking_decision-making)
334 decision-making model.
336 When an agenda item has appeared to reach a consensus the moderator
337 will ask "Does anyone object?" as a final call for dissent from the
340 If an agenda item cannot reach a consensus a WG member can call for
341 either a closing vote or a vote to table the issue to the next
342 meeting. The call for a vote must be seconded by a majority of the WG
343 or else the discussion will continue. Simple majority wins.
345 Note that changes to WG membership require unanimous consensus. See
346 "WG Membership" above.
348 ### Developer's Certificate of Origin 1.0
350 By making a contribution to this project, I certify that:
352 * (a) The contribution was created in whole or in part by me and I
353 have the right to submit it under the open source license indicated
355 * (b) The contribution is based upon previous work that, to the best
356 of my knowledge, is covered under an appropriate open source license
357 and I have the right under that license to submit that work with
358 modifications, whether created in whole or in part by me, under the
359 same open source license (unless I am permitted to submit under a
360 different license), as indicated in the file; or
361 * (c) The contribution was provided directly to me by some other
362 person who certified (a), (b) or (c) and I have not modified it.
367 This Code of Conduct is adapted from [Rust's wonderful
368 CoC](https://github.com/rust-lang/rust/wiki/Note-development-policy#conduct).
370 * We are committed to providing a friendly, safe and welcoming
371 environment for all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation,
372 disability, ethnicity, religion, or similar personal characteristic.
373 * Please avoid using overtly sexual nicknames or other nicknames that
374 might detract from a friendly, safe and welcoming environment for
376 * Please be kind and courteous. There's no need to be mean or rude.
377 * Respect that people have differences of opinion and that every
378 design or implementation choice carries a trade-off and numerous
379 costs. There is seldom a right answer.
380 * Please keep unstructured critique to a minimum. If you have solid
381 ideas you want to experiment with, make a fork and see how it works.
382 * We will exclude you from interaction if you insult, demean or harass
383 anyone. That is not welcome behaviour. We interpret the term
384 "harassment" as including the definition in the [Citizen Code of
385 Conduct](http://citizencodeofconduct.org/); if you have any lack of
386 clarity about what might be included in that concept, please read
387 their definition. In particular, we don't tolerate behavior that
388 excludes people in socially marginalized groups.
389 * Private harassment is also unacceptable. No matter who you are, if
390 you feel you have been or are being harassed or made uncomfortable
391 by a community member, please contact one of the channel ops or any
392 of the TC members immediately with a capture (log, photo, email) of
393 the harassment if possible. Whether you're a regular contributor or
394 a newcomer, we care about making this community a safe place for you
395 and we've got your back.
396 * Likewise any spamming, trolling, flaming, baiting or other
397 attention-stealing behaviour is not welcome.
398 * Avoid the use of personal pronouns in code comments or
399 documentation. There is no need to address persons when explaining
400 code (e.g. "When the developer")