Thank you for this. This will be a huge benefit to the user community! Could you please share this on the community Slack and the Pulsar website? For the Pulsar website, I can submit a PR.
On Fri, Nov 17, 2023 at 4:11 AM mattison chao <mattisonc...@gmail.com> wrote: > Dear Apache Pulsar Community, > > I hope you are doing well. As our community continues to grow, we want to > ensure that everyone has the opportunity to actively participate and > benefit from the collective knowledge and experience within the Apache > Pulsar ecosystem. To achieve this, I discussed with some contributors, and > we want to introduce a new initiative: Apache Pulsar Office Hour Meetings. > > What are Apache Pulsar Office Hour Meetings? > > Apache Pulsar Office Hour Meetings are informal gatherings where both > developers and users can come together to discuss various aspects of Apache > Pulsar. Unlike our traditional community meetings, which tend to be more > developer-focused, these office hours are designed to cater to the broader > community, including users, enthusiasts, and those who are just starting > their journey with Apache Pulsar. > > Why Office Hours? > > We've noticed that our community meetings have primarily attracted > developers, and we want to ensure that we address the needs and questions > of our diverse user base. The office hour format allows for a more open and > user-friendly discussion, allowing users to share their experiences, ask > questions, and learn from one another. > > What to Expect? > > During these office hours, we encourage participants to bring their > questions, share use cases, and discuss any challenges they might face with > Apache Pulsar. We aim to foster a collaborative environment where seasoned > users and newcomers feel comfortable engaging with the community. We > believe that this format will help us bridge the gap between developers and > users, creating a more inclusive and vibrant community. > > When? > > We plan to integrate Apache Pulsar Office Hour Meetings into our existing > community meeting schedule. This way, we can maximise participation and > ensure that everyone has the opportunity to join the conversation. The > office hours will parallel the community meeting, allowing both groups to > benefit from shared insights. > > Please leave your valuable comments and suggestions. > > Thanks! > > Sincerely, > Mattison >
