As the stdlib community continues to grow and evolve, so has our need for new ways to connect and collaborate (see, for example, our announcement of office hours and a public events calendar). While Gitter's simple, single-channel interface worked well in the early days, it no longer scales with the range of conversations happening around the project. Today we're excited to announce our new Zulip chat, which provides a more full-featured, structured, and searchable space for us to interact.
Why Zulip?
Zulip is open source and generously supports open-source projects like ours with a free cloud plan. Its channel-and-topic model makes it easier to keep discussions focused, follow ongoing threads, and resurface past knowledge through powerful search features.
Anyone can browse the web-public channels of stdlib's Zulip without an account, and you can sign up at any time to join the conversation.
Join and get started
The stdlib Zulip chat is open to all. A welcome bot will greet you when you first join and share some tips specific to stdlib about how to participate effectively. If you're new to Zulip, their getting started guide is an invaluable resource. If you're already familiar with applications such as Slack or Discord, much of the experience will be familiar.
We encourage you to come say hello in the #introductions channel and take some time to explore other channels and topics that may be of interest to you. If you have any questions about Zulip itself, we've got a channel for that too (#zulip).
The stdlib team is active in the chat, and public messages are the best way to get timely help—no need for routine @-mentions. Asking questions in public is the fastest way to get a response, as more people can help, plus it's likely that someone else will benefit from finding out the answer to your question. The stdlib Code of Conduct applies to all community spaces, including stdlib's Zulip. Should you encounter an issue, Zulip's reporting tools and our moderation team are available.
See you there!
We're looking forward to seeing you in the stdlib Zulip instance! We welcome questions and suggestions as we continue shaping a space that is useful, inclusive, and genuinely supportive for everyone who wants to learn, build, or contribute.
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