Calligra/First Contact

Developers interested to join, please read.

Hello and Welcome.

• Recommended skills for Calligra software developers are:
  • C++ advanced knowledge
  • Qt development skills
  • Practice of development for KDE are welcome

Specific knowledge like graphics processing for Krita or database-related knowledge for Kexi is not required but may be a plus for some tasks. Linux/Unix/Mac OS X and MS Windows developers are welcome but please note that x86 Linux is the development environment of most (if not all) Calligra Developers.

Please write to the [email protected] mailing list and answer these generic questions that would help to proceed:

1. what projects have you contributed to (type of projects, provide links if possible)?
2. what are your skills regarding to: C++, Qt Framework, KDE Development Frameworks
3. do you have specific skills like graphics processing or database knowledge?
4. how much time for the project have you got? (examples: 4 hours twice a week, or weekends)

Additional information is welcome:

1. are you student or full time developer?
2. have you got permanent internet connection?
3. do you speak/read/type (at least) "internet" english?

You would need to study quite a bit and look around.

You can study information on how to develop/contribute on Calligra wiki pages, especially:

1. How to build Calligra from the source code
2. Contributing a Patch
3. How to report bug.

Please also see the Calligra Academy, a formal training programme.

And depending on your skills you can in particular look at the Junior Jobs page.

Should any question arise please ask on the calligra-devel mailing list.

          Have fun!