From 89e9393022373bf97d528e6e9f2601ad0b3d0fc1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Michael Niedermayer Date: Wed, 18 May 2016 20:40:08 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] doc/developer.texi: Add a code of conduct See: [FFmpeg-devel] [Vote] Code of Conduct Signed-off-by: Michael Niedermayer --- doc/developer.texi | 29 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 29 insertions(+) diff --git a/doc/developer.texi b/doc/developer.texi index 6db93cef70..4d3a7aef94 100644 --- a/doc/developer.texi +++ b/doc/developer.texi @@ -403,6 +403,35 @@ finding a new maintainer and also don't forget to update the @file{MAINTAINERS} We think our rules are not too hard. If you have comments, contact us. +@section Code of conduct + +Be friendly and respectful towards others and third parties. +Treat others the way you yourself want to be treated. + +Be considerate. Not everyone shares the same viewpoint and priorities as you do. +Different opinions and interpretations help the project. +Looking at issues from a different perspective assists development. + +Do not assume malice for things that can be attributed to incompetence. Even if +it is malice, it's rarely good to start with that as initial assumption. + +Stay friendly even if someone acts contrarily. Everyone has a bad day +once in a while. +If you yourself have a bad day or are angry then try to take a break and reply +once you are calm and without anger if you have to. + +Try to help other team members and cooperate if you can. + +The goal of software development is to create technical excellence, not for any +individual to be better and "win" against the others. Large software projects +are only possible and successful through teamwork. + +If someone struggles do not put them down. Give them a helping hand +instead and point them in the right direction. + +Finally, keep in mind the immortal words of Bill and Ted, +"Be excellent to each other." + @anchor{Submitting patches} @section Submitting patches