From a537b43418991e3c5c0ad9349604ab4821500e77 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Swapnil Ogale Date: Sat, 21 Sep 2024 12:58:12 +1000 Subject: [PATCH 1/8] [Australia] - Announce speakers and schedule --- .../news/announcing-speakers-schedule.rst | 102 ++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 102 insertions(+) create mode 100644 docs/conf/australia/2024/news/announcing-speakers-schedule.rst diff --git a/docs/conf/australia/2024/news/announcing-speakers-schedule.rst b/docs/conf/australia/2024/news/announcing-speakers-schedule.rst new file mode 100644 index 000000000..55e13f244 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/conf/australia/2024/news/announcing-speakers-schedule.rst @@ -0,0 +1,102 @@ +:template: {{year}}/generic.html + +.. post:: September 22, 2024 + :tags: {{shortcode}}-{{year}}, speakers, tickets, visiting, sponsors + +Announcing conference speakers, talks and the full schedule +============================================================ + +G'day, documentarians! Today we're excited to announce that we've finalised our speakers for the next Australia conference. + +Thank you so much to everyone who took the time to send us a proposal – we literally wouldn't have an event without you! + +Our Australian conference is happening in just over 2 months, and we're excited to see everyone again in {{city}}. + +Full speaker line-up +-------------------- + +Each year we bring a wide range of voices to the Write the Docs. Because the role of "documentarian" looks so different to each of us, we aim for a line-up that spans a good mix of practical, philosophical, and technical topics – with the odd whimsical one thrown in for good measure. + +We're really excited about the `presentations `_ we've got this year: + +.. datatemplate:: + :source: /_data/{{shortcode}}-{{year}}-sessions.yaml + :template: {{year}}/speakers-simple-list.rst + +We hope there's something there for everyone to enjoy, and also something that will broaden your horizons a bit. +We also have a couple of featured speakers this year, folks who we have invited to speak about their vast experiences with technical content, and also how they are seeing the whole user experience from the outside. + +Full presentation schedule +--------------------------- + +The conference website is now updated with the :doc:`schedule ` for the main stage presentations, so you can start planning your time (and getting excited!) for the conference. + +We're learning and adapting from our events from the past few years, so we're introducing a moderated Q&A session after each speaker. You'll have a chance to ask most of our speakers questions after the talk via our wonderful set of moderators. + +Now is a great time to buy your `tickets `_ if you haven't already. + +Join us for a group activity pre-conference +-------------------------------------------- + +We are planning an activity for conference attendees if they are in town a day earlier (Wednesday, 27 Nov). While we don't have any details right now, we will announce this in a couple of weeks. +Either way, if you are in town a day or two earlier, keep yourselves free for a few hours to spend with other attendees. + +Brick Docs Workshop +-------------------- + +This year, similar to our last few conferences, we will have a workshop on Day 1 after the lightning talks. We will release more details about this workshop, including any pre-requisites or prior reading. +The workshop is free for all conference attendees and is included in your ticket price, so you do not have pay anything on top of the conference registration. + +All our events and activities +----------------------------- + +Write the Docs is more than a conference. Every year we make sure to have a variety of activities that our attendees can enjoy, whether you want to learn something, meet new people, or share knowledge. + +The main events that you can participate in Thursday & Friday are: + +* **Lightning Talks.** We'll have `lightning talks `__ each conference day after lunch. These are 5 minute presentations and a lot of fun. They can be about anything you want! This is your chance to share something you are passionate about with the audience. Slides are not required. +* **Unconference.** We'll be running the `Unconference `_ as our formal "second track" at the conference. This is a place to schedule discussions about a specific topic, so you can find other attendees who care about the same niche topics that you love. Want to chat with like-minded folks about oxford commas or a specific docs as code tool? This is the place. +* **Social event**. On Thursday night, we'll be hosting a quiet social event. This is a great chance to get to know more folks in the community and have a drink or two on us. Non-alcoholic options will be very available, as well as some snacks. + +The `Schedule page `_ has the latest and most complete information about all our events. +This is where we will also update any changes/cancellations if they should occur. + +Opportunity Grants close on Oct 1 +----------------------------------- + +Applications for our Opportunity Grant program **close on October 1st midnight AEDT**. +This program is open to anyone who would otherwise have difficulties attending the conference, and we'd love to have more folks applying. + +* `Apply for a grant `_ before the deadline. + +Buy your tickets soon +--------------------- + +If you don't have your ticket yet, now's a great time to start the process to attend. +Conference tickets have sold out in the past, and tickets sell faster after the speaker announcement, so don't leave it to the last minute. + +Please remember to book your travel only after you purchase a conference ticket. +With the conference happening at a new venue this year, we are working hard to make sure that our attendees have a safe and comfortable experience. + +* Read our `Convince your manager page `_ to help make the case for attending. +* Buy your tickets on our `Tickets page `_. +* Plan your trip with our `Visiting Melbourne page `_. + +Thanks to our sponsors +---------------------- + +We are so grateful to have our sponsors help in bringing these events to life every year. +Thanks to the each of these companies for supporting the Write the Docs community: + +.. datatemplate:: + :source: /_data/{{shortcode}}-{{year}}-config.yaml + :template: {{year}}/sponsors-simplelist.rst + +If your company is interested in sponsoring, +you can find all the information in our `sponsorship prospectus `_. + +And that's the latest on the Australia conference. +We hope you're all getting as excited as we are! +Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks about the conference. + +The Write the Docs Australia Team From 85d95725d5c26d35ebe1f314355f1e93a81b0eb0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Swapnil Ogale Date: Sat, 21 Sep 2024 12:59:20 +1000 Subject: [PATCH 2/8] Toggle Schedule button --- docs/_data/australia-2024-config.yaml | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/_data/australia-2024-config.yaml b/docs/_data/australia-2024-config.yaml index dbd8a34d6..1c41d5b66 100644 --- a/docs/_data/australia-2024-config.yaml +++ b/docs/_data/australia-2024-config.yaml @@ -28,8 +28,8 @@ buttons: # link: /news/announcing-virtual-conf-dates-tickets # - text: Read our conference guide # link: /welcome-wagon - # - text: See the Schedule! - # link: /schedule + - text: See the Schedule! + link: /schedule - text: Tickets link: /tickets # - text: See the talks! From 2ab41d47cc3ba36a6f808088f792a698f6396b85 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Swapnil Ogale Date: Sat, 21 Sep 2024 15:21:34 +1000 Subject: [PATCH 3/8] minor updates --- .../conf/australia/2024/news/announcing-speakers-schedule.rst | 4 +--- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/conf/australia/2024/news/announcing-speakers-schedule.rst b/docs/conf/australia/2024/news/announcing-speakers-schedule.rst index 55e13f244..e666de0fc 100644 --- a/docs/conf/australia/2024/news/announcing-speakers-schedule.rst +++ b/docs/conf/australia/2024/news/announcing-speakers-schedule.rst @@ -31,9 +31,7 @@ Full presentation schedule The conference website is now updated with the :doc:`schedule ` for the main stage presentations, so you can start planning your time (and getting excited!) for the conference. -We're learning and adapting from our events from the past few years, so we're introducing a moderated Q&A session after each speaker. You'll have a chance to ask most of our speakers questions after the talk via our wonderful set of moderators. - -Now is a great time to buy your `tickets `_ if you haven't already. +We're learning and adapting from our events from the past few years, so we're introducing a moderated Q&A session with the speaker, after each talk. You'll have a chance to ask most of our speakers questions after the talk via our wonderful set of moderators. Join us for a group activity pre-conference -------------------------------------------- From dde637f750367e66fd6e2ddaa45b3db23c445e00 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sam Wright Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 13:27:10 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 4/8] Add invited speakers --- docs/_data/australia-2024-sessions.yaml | 61 +++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 61 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/_data/australia-2024-sessions.yaml b/docs/_data/australia-2024-sessions.yaml index 49f613e01..9c5608885 100644 --- a/docs/_data/australia-2024-sessions.yaml +++ b/docs/_data/australia-2024-sessions.yaml @@ -250,3 +250,64 @@
  • Facilitating this workshop
    • ' +- title: Don’t make me think - the UX of Developer Experience + slug: don-t-make-me-think-the-ux-of-developer-experience-theresa-neate + series: Write the Docs Australia + series_slug: australia + year: 2024 + speakers: + - name: Theresa Neate + slug: theresa-neate + twitter: + website: + abstract: '

    In this talk I will discuss with you what Developer Experience (DX) + is and how it draws directly from User Experience (UX) guidelines and principles. + It is beautiful and intuitive and a joy to experience, very much like excellent + documentation.

    + +

    As technical documentarians, you are also developer advocates. You advocate + TO developers and FOR developers. You have the privilege of contributing directly + to developers’ experience (DX), not only with your documentation but also with + their experience and perception of the wider product, system or tool the documentation + supports.

    + +

    While we say in UX “Don’t Make me Think”, we in fact always think. When Daniel + Kahneman talks about “Thinking Fast and Slow”, it is your users’ Thinking Fast + system that shapes the developer experience of your product and its documentation.

    + +

    What then, do Thinking Fast and Don’t Make me Think, have in common? And how + do these connect with UX, DX and documentation?

    ' +- title: A view from the sidelines + slug: a-view-from-the-sidelines-gerry-gaffney + series: Write the Docs Australia + series_slug: australia + year: 2024 + speakers: + - name: Gerry Gaffney + slug: gerry-gaffney + twitter: + website: + abstract: '

    Everything is changing so fast that predictions are beginning to sound + like history lessons.

    + +

    Once upon a time, jobs became redundant little by little. Switchboard operators + were replaced by automated exchanges. Typists and assembly line workers disappeared. + Now entire business models are on the brink of or in the midst of revolutionary + change. New assembly lines with AI overseers and automated quality assurance. + Software systems that write and review legal documents. Virtual researchers that + schedule and conduct interviews, analyse the results and make design recommendations. + News corporations that abandon old-style journalism in favour of prompted outputs + from compliant bots. Content created by machines predicting what the content would + be if humans were producing it.

    + +

    Purveyors of AI systems try to reassure us (or themselves perhaps) that AI + and humans will continue to work hand-in-(what?) marching towards a brighter future.

    + +

    And all the while AI''s environmental cost grows rapidly, perhaps exponentially.

    + +

    Where should we position ourselves on these shifting sands? Will tech comms + people disappear like the switchboard operators of old? Will there be a "Write + the Docs" conference next year, in 5 years, in 10?

    + +

    Without "skin in the game" Gerry is perhaps in a good position to offer a view + from the sidelines of the maelstrom.

    ' From 02c338bd4029e24168f27ab51b1eeb777a4e9b54 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Swapnil Ogale Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 21:35:17 +1000 Subject: [PATCH 5/8] fixed schedule slugs --- docs/_data/australia-2024-config.yaml | 4 ++-- docs/_data/australia-2024-schedule.yaml | 4 ++-- 2 files changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/_data/australia-2024-config.yaml b/docs/_data/australia-2024-config.yaml index 1c41d5b66..16ee19fa7 100644 --- a/docs/_data/australia-2024-config.yaml +++ b/docs/_data/australia-2024-config.yaml @@ -20,8 +20,8 @@ buttons: top: # - text: Read our latest news # link: /news/welcome - - text: Sponsor us - link: /sponsors/prospectus + # - text: Sponsor us + # link: /sponsors/prospectus # - text: Submit a Talk # link: /cfp # - text: Date and ticket information diff --git a/docs/_data/australia-2024-schedule.yaml b/docs/_data/australia-2024-schedule.yaml index 296bb7c89..a5b2a7d93 100644 --- a/docs/_data/australia-2024-schedule.yaml +++ b/docs/_data/australia-2024-schedule.yaml @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ talks_day1: - duration: '0:05' title: '5 minute break' - duration: '0:30' - title: Featured speaker - TBC + title: don-t-make-me-think-the-ux-of-developer-experience-theresa-neate - duration: '0:10' title: '✋ 10 min Q&A' - duration: '0:05' @@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ talks_day2: title: Doors open duration: '0:30' - duration: '0:30' - title: Featured speaker - TBC + title: a-view-from-the-sidelines-gerry-gaffney - duration: '0:10' title: '✋ 10 min Q&A' - duration: '0:05' From 906457d7025d6cef5e8983dd3e2fe6a892260842 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Swapnil Ogale Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 21:39:14 +1000 Subject: [PATCH 6/8] fixed slug --- docs/_data/australia-2024-schedule.yaml | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/_data/australia-2024-schedule.yaml b/docs/_data/australia-2024-schedule.yaml index a5b2a7d93..ff1769f59 100644 --- a/docs/_data/australia-2024-schedule.yaml +++ b/docs/_data/australia-2024-schedule.yaml @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ talks_day1: - duration: '0:05' title: '5 minute break' - duration: '0:30' - title: don-t-make-me-think-the-ux-of-developer-experience-theresa-neate + slug: don-t-make-me-think-the-ux-of-developer-experience-theresa-neate - duration: '0:10' title: '✋ 10 min Q&A' - duration: '0:05' @@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ talks_day2: title: Doors open duration: '0:30' - duration: '0:30' - title: a-view-from-the-sidelines-gerry-gaffney + slug: a-view-from-the-sidelines-gerry-gaffney - duration: '0:10' title: '✋ 10 min Q&A' - duration: '0:05' From 6147d67f2dc2d259cd015b9214d23b00c053f852 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Swapnil Ogale Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 21:54:02 +1000 Subject: [PATCH 7/8] updates to announcement post --- docs/_data/australia-2024-config.yaml | 2 ++ .../conf/australia/2024/news/announcing-speakers-schedule.rst | 4 +++- 2 files changed, 5 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/_data/australia-2024-config.yaml b/docs/_data/australia-2024-config.yaml index 16ee19fa7..3873e9070 100644 --- a/docs/_data/australia-2024-config.yaml +++ b/docs/_data/australia-2024-config.yaml @@ -167,10 +167,12 @@ sponsors: - name: atlassian link: https://www.atlassian.com/ brand: Atlassian + width: 750px second: - name: google link: https://www.google.com/ brand: Google + width: 450px first: - name: linux-australia link: https://linux.org.au/ diff --git a/docs/conf/australia/2024/news/announcing-speakers-schedule.rst b/docs/conf/australia/2024/news/announcing-speakers-schedule.rst index e666de0fc..c247a3b90 100644 --- a/docs/conf/australia/2024/news/announcing-speakers-schedule.rst +++ b/docs/conf/australia/2024/news/announcing-speakers-schedule.rst @@ -24,7 +24,9 @@ We're really excited about the `presentations Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 21:21:20 +1000 Subject: [PATCH 8/8] session update --- docs/_data/australia-2024-sessions.yaml | 3 +-- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/_data/australia-2024-sessions.yaml b/docs/_data/australia-2024-sessions.yaml index 9c5608885..d9ae0905e 100644 --- a/docs/_data/australia-2024-sessions.yaml +++ b/docs/_data/australia-2024-sessions.yaml @@ -309,5 +309,4 @@ people disappear like the switchboard operators of old? Will there be a "Write the Docs" conference next year, in 5 years, in 10?

    -

    Without "skin in the game" Gerry is perhaps in a good position to offer a view - from the sidelines of the maelstrom.

    ' +

    Without "skin in the game" Gerry is neither a true believer in AI nor a denier of its potential, and is perhaps in a good position to offer a view from the sidelines of the maelstrom.

    '