It's Open. It's Social. It's up to you.
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The Spec
The OpenSocial Specification is constantly evolving. The basic idea behind our process is to treat the spec like an open source software project, following some basic tenets from the Apache Software Foundation:
How do I get involved?
The best way to help shape the OpenSocial spec is to join the OpenSocial and Gadgets Spec discussion forum (or "spec list" for short) - a community where you can propose changes to the spec and discuss other peoples' proposals. Before you start posting your own proposals, it's a good idea to read the OpenSocial Spec Process document to understand how changes are proposed, discussed, and voted on.
The Wiki
The OpenSocial Community Wiki is a collaborative effort to generate and organize content about OpenSocial. In the wiki today, you'll find:
How do I get involved?
The wiki is open for edits by anyone - check out the Contributing page to see where you can help. Discussions about wiki policy, extensions, and usage take place in the OpenSocial Community forum, so be sure to sign up if you want to help decide how we can best use the wiki.
The OpenSocial Specification is constantly evolving. The basic idea behind our process is to treat the spec like an open source software project, following some basic tenets from the Apache Software Foundation:
- Participation is open to anyone
- Decisions are made on the spec list (not behind closed doors)
- All proceedings are captured in a public archive
- Individuals represent themselves, not companies
How do I get involved?
The best way to help shape the OpenSocial spec is to join the OpenSocial and Gadgets Spec discussion forum (or "spec list" for short) - a community where you can propose changes to the spec and discuss other peoples' proposals. Before you start posting your own proposals, it's a good idea to read the OpenSocial Spec Process document to understand how changes are proposed, discussed, and voted on.
The Wiki
The OpenSocial Community Wiki is a collaborative effort to generate and organize content about OpenSocial. In the wiki today, you'll find:
- An editable API Reference
- A list of OpenSocial containers
- Articles and tutorials
- Information on cross-container development
- Current proposals for spec changes
How do I get involved?
The wiki is open for edits by anyone - check out the Contributing page to see where you can help. Discussions about wiki policy, extensions, and usage take place in the OpenSocial Community forum, so be sure to sign up if you want to help decide how we can best use the wiki.
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