Collaborative development

Linux did it - one man grew an idea by giving it away.

Ideas become real by combining the efforts of skilled people - and we believe that, given the chance, most people are willing to make things better.

We believe that interesting events enrich a community - and invite you to help us create the new tools appropriate for a web based world.

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Publicdrum was created by the people using it.

We have always been a cooperative - a place where people can combine their skills and experiences working toward a common goal.

A service like Publicdrum has many components.

• Technology - like the database and computer coding.
• Communication - explaining the the ideas to visitors.
• User interface - how to make the forms user friendly and minimize mistakes.
• Interoperability - how can we integrate with the people who use event data.

There are lots of things we can do better - and your suggestions or active participation in any of these areas would be warmly welcomed!

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You can make it better by using it!

As you use Publicdrum, please examine it with a critical eye - think about what changes YOU would like to make.

• Are you a careful reader - help us kill the typo's!
• Data your thing? Our API or database would benefit from your insight.
• Like to write code? Create something with our json or xml data. Keep it, sell it - or even better, add it to our other open source tools.
• Do you work for a newspaper or other outlet? What problems with event data distribution would you like solved?
• Is programming your job or hobby? You could write or validate code - or help us with capacity planning and growth issues.
• Does shared event data solve a problem for you? Mention the idea to other people in your community who's events you attend.

If any of this interests you, contact me at warren@publicdrum.org.

You can also have look through our current projects - see what we are working on now!

Thanks!

Warren Armstrong
Lead developer, Publicdrum.org

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