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* Look at the discussion page [[Talk:User_Interface_Guidelines]] and see if there is already a request.  If not:
 
* Look at the discussion page [[Talk:User_Interface_Guidelines]] and see if there is already a request.  If not:
 
* File a bugzilla with component “UI Guidelines”
 
* File a bugzilla with component “UI Guidelines”
Track the bug.  The bug will get reviewed and voted on. If it gets enough votes it will be assigned (probably to you if you volunteered to do the work).  Otherwise it will be resolved as will not fix.
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* Track the bug.  The bug will get reviewed and voted on. If it gets enough votes it will be assigned (probably to you if you volunteered to do the work).  Otherwise it will be resolved as will not fix.
  
 
== Add your content ==
 
== Add your content ==
Create a new wiki page linked to [[Talk:User_Interface_Guidelines]] and add your content.
 
Put a link to this page in your bug. [[Talk:User_Interface_Guidelines
 
Here is a template that you can use for your content: [[Talk:User_Interface_Guidelines]]
 
  
Have things reviewed.
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* Create a new wiki page linked to [[Talk:User_Interface_Guidelines]] and add your content.
Change the status of the bug to resolved with resolution fixed.  This will trigger review. [Don’t know the formal process here so how about …] Wait a while. If there is violent objection someone will reopen the bug. Discussion can happen on the bug thread or UIBPWG mailing list.  This can also be brought up at one of the meetings.
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* Put a link to this page in your bug. [[Talk:User_Interface_Guidelines
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* Here is a template that you can use for your content: [[Talk:User_Interface_Guidelines]]
  
Merge your changes into the drafts.
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== Have things reviewed ==
Move your content from the sandbox to the draft pages here.
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* Change the status of the bug to resolved with resolution fixed.  This will trigger review. [Don’t know the formal process here so how about …]
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* Wait a while.  If there is violent objection someone will reopen the bug.  Discussion can happen on the bug thread or UI Best Practices Working Group mailing list.  This can also be brought up at one of the meetings.
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== Merge your changes into the drafts ==
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* Move your content from the sandbox to the draft pages here:

Revision as of 22:09, 6 February 2007

Process for Updating the UI Best Practices Guidelines

Make a request

  • Look at the discussion page Talk:User_Interface_Guidelines and see if there is already a request. If not:
  • File a bugzilla with component “UI Guidelines”
  • Track the bug. The bug will get reviewed and voted on. If it gets enough votes it will be assigned (probably to you if you volunteered to do the work). Otherwise it will be resolved as will not fix.

Add your content

Have things reviewed

  • Change the status of the bug to resolved with resolution fixed. This will trigger review. [Don’t know the formal process here so how about …]
  • Wait a while. If there is violent objection someone will reopen the bug. Discussion can happen on the bug thread or UI Best Practices Working Group mailing list. This can also be brought up at one of the meetings.

Merge your changes into the drafts

  • Move your content from the sandbox to the draft pages here:

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