Beerconf October 2022 (page 2)

On 02/11/2022 4:05 AM, Mike Parker wrote: > On Tuesday, 1 November 2022 at 11:54:45 UTC, data pulverizer wrote: > >> It might just be my browser (Chrome) but I've noticed that there's nothing in the events calendar (https://dlang.org/calendar.html). Wouldn't it be helpful to include these sorts of things in the calendar so that people visiting the site would be aware of them? >> > > I don't think anyone involved in organizing BeerConf knew that was there. That's the first I've seen it. I've certainly seen it before, but its not like I have access to it (assuming it works).

On Tuesday, 1 November 2022 at 15:05:48 UTC, Mike Parker wrote:

I don't think anyone involved in organizing BeerConf knew that was there. That's the first I've seen it.

I'd suggest that it is either removed or replaced with something more informative, so that people know what is coming and what events that have taken place. The only reason I noticed is because I was looking for prospective D events, and went to the most obvious place.

To a stranger a calendar like that gives the impression that nothing has been happening in the community and there is no interaction within the D community, or outreach.

There should also be details of DConf and such things. I'd contrast this with the Rust community page and calendar.

Right now I don't even know how to find out about DConf from the dlang website. I might get lucky and find out through Twitter or something, but if I didn't know it existed, it would be pretty difficult for me to find out.

Don't underestimate the power of FOMO! If on the events page you're seeing pictures and details of things from the conference and events you've missed, for those interested (and there will be some) it will make them more determined to take part next time.

November 01, 2022

Re: Beerconf October 2022

Posted by Steven Schveighoffer
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Steven Schveighoffer

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On 11/1/22 12:02 PM, data pulverizer wrote:

On Tuesday, 1 November 2022 at 15:05:48 UTC, Mike Parker wrote:

I don't think anyone involved in organizing BeerConf knew that was there. That's the first I've seen it.

To a stranger a calendar like that gives the impression that nothing has been happening in the community and there is no interaction within the D community, or outreach.

It's been removed: https://github.com/dlang/dlang.org/pull/3451

There should also be details of DConf and such things. I'd contrast this with the Rust community page and calendar.

Typically, we do have information on the home page for dconf when it is coming up. Considering it's just over a month away, there should be something there soon.

-Steve

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