Contributing Developer - Pragyansh Chaturvedi

[Simon Quigley]

Hi Pragyansh,

Sorry for the delay on reviewing this. I have a few questions and notes inline.

On 3/11/25 02:20 PM, Pragyansh Chaturvedi wrote:
> Hi
> 
> I want to apply for Ubuntu Contributing Developer.
> My application:
> https://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/pragyansh-chaturvedi-membership-application/56907

(I actually prefer Discourse over the wiki personally, thanks for this.)

> Though I have reserved the DMB meeting slot on 12 May 2025 (1900 UTC),
> I request the DMB to consider treating this application asynchronously
> on this mailing list as I live in GMT +0530 (APAC). The DMB agenda is
> completely packed for the next 2 months with people applying for
> upload rights. I am not applying for any upload rights right now, so
> this can be done on the mailing list. However, I am fine if the DMB
> still insists on an IRC interview.

This seems reasonable. Just note, to you or to anyone else reading, email applications *can* be somewhat more intense. Just be mindful of that (benefits and tradeoffs.)

I will also tailor the questions to the applicant. While "using your resources" and reading emails like this to get answers is a great idea, it may only help so much.

> The updated agenda page: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/DeveloperMembershipBoard/Agenda

I noticed this and noted it specifically to make sure we bring it up at the DMB meeting tomorrow. Thanks for that.

Okay, my questions. Just for some brief context, I spent more than one term on the Ubuntu Membership Board and this is my third term on the Ubuntu Developer Membership Board.

As such, my questions (and thus my personal standard for granting these permissions) is a mix of social and technical questions. I'm not asking for perfection, all I'm asking for is your best. Please do take your time.

  - Your work on the Raspberry Pi stands out, as does Dave's endorsement. Where do you see the "Ubuntu on Raspberry Pi" story going in the next five years, generally speaking?
    - Is there anything you are particularly looking forward to, or an upcoming challenge that seems particularly difficult?
  - What is the significance of Launchpad karma? Does any membership board in Ubuntu use it as a deciding factor for membership? If so, why? If not, why?
  - Granting you membership as an Ubuntu Contributing Developer would implicitly grant you Ubuntu Membership. In your own words, what does it mean to be an Ubuntu Member, and why are you seeking these permissions, in a social sense?
  - Briefly, what is the significance of the Ubuntu Main Inclusion Request policy? I noticed you have filed more than one MIR; which one has made the most impact, or alternatively, which one was your favorite?
  - I understand this application is not for upload rights. That being said, I am noticing several source NEW packages, which is a green flag for me. Could you briefly describe what you've learned about preparing brand new source packages?
  - What is your favorite thing about the Ubuntu project, socially or technically, and why? (If you prefer not to answer with the word "favorite," you may replace it with something along the lines of "most fascinating aspect.")
  - What is one thing you dislike about the Ubuntu project (or something generally needing improvement), socially or technically, and why?

As a general comment, you are well on your way to MOTU, in my opinion. Keep up the great work. :)

Hopefully we can formally vote to review your application over email tomorrow; if I were you, I'd either lurk in the meeting or read the logs afterwards; and adjust accordingly.

Warm regards,
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