diff --git a/content/en/docs/contribute/participate/issue-wrangler.md b/content/en/docs/contribute/participate/issue-wrangler.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..7788bd0124 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/en/docs/contribute/participate/issue-wrangler.md @@ -0,0 +1,40 @@ +--- +title: Issue Wranglers +content_type: concept +weight: 20 +--- + + + +There are many issues that need triage, and in order to reduce our reliance on formal approvers or reviewers, we have introduced a new role to wrangle issues every week.The main responsibility of this role is to bridge the gap between organizational contributor and reviewer. +This section covers the duties of a PR wrangler. + + + +## Duties + +Each day in a week-long shift as Issue Wrangler: + +- Making sure the issue is worded and titled correctly to provide contributors with adequate information. +- Identifying whether the issue falls under the support category and assigning a "triage/accepted" status. +- Assuring the issue is tagged with the appropriate sig/area/kind labels. +- Keeping an eye on stale & rotten issues within the kubernetes/website repository. +- [Issues board](https://github.com/orgs/kubernetes/projects/72/views/1) maintenance would be nice + +### Requirements + +- Must be an active member of the Kubernetes organization. +- A minimum of 15 quality contributions to Kubernetes (of which a certain amount should be directed towards kubernetes/website). +- Performing the role in an informal capacity already + +### What is its place in the contributor hierarchy? + +- In between a contributor and a reviewer. +- For someone who assumes the role and demonstrates ability, the next step is to shadow a PR Wrangler and review PRs informally. + +### Process Implementation + +- Identify people who are already triaging issues and put them on a roster. +- Pilot a shadow program and gauge interest +- The mantel may be passed on if there is interest. +- Keep repeating.