Contributing to the Alberta Democracy Taskforce Website¶

Welcome! We're excited that you want to help improve our website and contribute to defending democracy in Alberta. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know, step by step.

What You'll Learn¶

This guide is designed for complete beginners. By the end, you'll know how to:

Get Started - Set up your account and understand the basics
Navigate Gitea - Learn our Git hosting platform
Make Your First Edit - Edit content directly in your browser
Use Git Basics - Understanding version control
Clone and Edit Locally - Work on your own computer
Submit Changes - Share your improvements with the team
Collaborate Effectively - Work with others and handle feedback

Our Git Server¶

We use Gitea, hosted at git.albertademocracytaskforce.org, to manage our website's source code and collaborate on changes.

About This Website¶

This website is built using Changemaker Lite, an open-source platform that makes it easy for organizations to create collaborative documentation sites. The entire site - including all content, configuration, and this contribution system - can be downloaded and rebuilt on any computer.

Want to use this for your own organization? You can clone the complete setup from our repository at git.albertademocracytaskforce.org/admin/ab.dem.tf.changemaker.git. This includes everything needed to create a similar site for your cause, complete with documentation tools, email campaigns, and workflow automation.

No Experience Required¶

Don't worry if terms like "Git", "repository", or "pull request" are unfamiliar. We'll explain everything as we go, and each page focuses on just a few simple steps you can master before moving on.

Video Tutorials¶

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Getting Help¶

If you get stuck at any point:

Check the specific page for that step in this guide
Ask questions in our community chat
Email us at [contact email]

Ready to get started? Let's begin with Getting Started!