[Other] Paperless Organization Organization

[qcasey]

As seems commonly agreed in #1599, a new Github Organization should be build around this project. Can those willing to do the work of migrating to a GitHub organization for paperless-ng chime in here?

Currently created Paperless Organizations

Ordered by stars

1. paperless-ngx (repo) (people)
2. paperless-reborn (repo) (people)

EDIT: It appears paperless-ngx is the community's choice. The following tasks will be completed there.

Tasks (unconfirmed)

• Invite any willing paperless-ng contributors to the organization, as they are most familiar with the codebase.
• Create the following development teams:
  • Frontend (Angular)
  • Backend (Python)
  • Test (Manually, Docker instances)
  • Issue Triage
  • CI/CD (+Automated Testing, +Packaging Docker/Distros)
  • Translation (+Documentation)
• Bring on willing new contributors, invite to any/all relevant teams based on experience.
• Migrate issues (??) (github-issues-import). <-- Decided unideal
• Merge pending PRs after tests and review by contributors (below).

Confirmed Willing Contributors

• @qcasey I can help in organizing this transition, unless anyone else wants to handle. Contributor to paperless_app and paperless_share.
• @a17t Professional experience in Python, Angular, project organization
• @isigmund Python (Django/Flask), professional project management
• @bauerj Flutter, Python, lead contributor of paperless_app
• @umoenks Test, Translation (en<>de)
• @gador Python, Test, Translation (en<>de), Packaging (Docker, Nix)
• @sytone Project organization, Project (Issues)
• @cleaverm Python (Django), Angular, Packaging (Docker)
• @kpj Python, Packaging (Docker), Project (CI/CD)
• @azapater Python (Django), Angular/Vue, Translation (en<>es)
• @alexander-bauer Python, Project (Infrastructure & Platform)
• @shamoon Frontend, 3rd top contributor to paperless-ng
• @skorvek Project (Issues, CI/CD)
• @FrankStrieter Professional experience Angular
• @filcuk Test, Translation (en<>cs)
• @slankes Test, Project (Issues, CI/CD, Docs)
• @apeltzer Test, Project (Issues)

IMO, @jonaswinkler @danielquinn and @shamoon should have write access to this org, as they've all made significant contributions to the paperless project. No one should expect any help from them now, but if they want to contribute in the future it should be made easy.

Update March 10

We're creating our first release, paperless-ngx v1.6.0! Over 50 people have contributed to this revival. Thank you to everyone for your interest in preserving Paperless.

The paperless-ngx organization is going to be stricter about official membership. However, this is 100% a community project and we gladly welcome any contributions (member or not). Please have a look at the outstanding issues, PRs requiring testing, or the translations. Any help is greatly appreciated :)

If you'd like to expand on your contributions by approving future PRs and having write access to the repo, we'd love to have you. Please reach out to someone on the team or in matrix.

[a17t]

Thanks @qcasey .

As for myself, in the past I have been a user of the original paperless and recently paperless-ng.

I have some professional experience in python and angular, although those never were my focus areas. Same goes for a project organisation, which goes along with work in consulting and software projects.

I'd be happy to participate, although I have be clear, that I only have limited time available.

[qcasey]

Sounds great! A little time from each of us adds up to a healthy community.

[isigmund]

I would also like to contribute as my time permits. I have some experience in python backend development using Django and Flask within other open source projects.

I also could help out with some of the project management tasks, since I am working as a Product Owner for Scrum based software development projects in my daytime job....

[umoenks]

I could bring in translation skills (English <> German) from time to time and am willing to test things.

Would be happy to contribute to seeing Paperless survive and develop for a looong, looong time!

[gador]

I'd also like to help. I use paperless-ng for my private and work related paper management.
I can help with Python development, testing and potentially packaging (at least for NixOS and Docker). Also, like @umoenks I can help with German translation.

[a17t]

A lot of Germans here. (Me too)

Sorry had to leave that sidenote. Seems that Germany is the land of paperwork

[sytone]

I am happy to help, I can work in most areas and help with organization. For issue import this may help deal with the issues in a nicer way. https://github.com/IQAndreas/github-issues-import

[cleaverm]

I'd like to contribute. I work with Angular, Django and Docker, although my focus is mostly on the front-end side of things.

I'm new to the codebase but would put my hand up for bugfixing, testing or just an extra set of eyes on a PR.

[kpj]

Another happy paperless-ng user here, I could help with Python, Docker and Github Actions stuff if needed.

[azapater]

I'm also willing to help. Although my background is more PHP, Vue and Pascal, I wouldn't mind learning Django & Angular. Also, I can help with translations to Spanish if it's needed.

[qcasey]

For issue import this may help deal with the issues in a nicer way. https://github.com/IQAndreas/github-issues-import

@sytone Thanks for the link, added to the Task. I've had a ? on Migrate Issues because I'm not sure if everyone is agreed with importing lots of un-contextualized and likely stale issues. Definitely something to discuss.

To everyone else so far: thank you for volunteering, I have added you to the list 😃

[a17t]

@qcasey thanks for bringing this forward and for the efforts!

Enjoy Superbowl!

And I think it's awesome how many people want to participate.

[larena1]

@qcasey what about you as head of the organization? You seem pretty invested in the future of paperless anyway and probably also have the skills and knowledge it would take.

[alexander-bauer]

I'm also very interested in the continued development of this project. I'm a relatively new user, but am running a Kubernetes-backed instance at home, and have a professional background in platform and software engineering. My time is in relatively short supply, but I would be glad to contribute with as much of it as I'm able.

Edit: Oops, I neglected to include that much of my software background is in Python.