[Qgis-developer] Call for applications and funding for paid bug fixing for QGIS releases

[Nathan Woodrow]

Hey Tim,

DMS has said they are happy to let me spend a few work days next month on
bug fixing for the release.

- Nathan

On Wed Jan 28 2015 at 7:52:09 AM Tim Sutton <tim at kartoza.com> wrote:

> Dear QGIS Developer Community
>
> QGIS 2.8 is drawing close and we would like to use some of our QGIS funds
> to pay two core developers for one week each. In the past we have simply
> appointed two developers. However we would like to be more open about the
> appointment process and invite any suitably qualified developer to place
> their name in the register of developers we select from when we do bug
> fixing.
>
> The process will work as follows:
>
> 1) If you are a QGIS core developer (or have a strong track record of
> contributions to the QGIS project) and would like to be eligible to do bug
> fixing work, let the PSC know, along with your day rate in euros (which we
> will keep confidential) and we will (subject to PSC approval) add your name
> to the roster of developers who can be employed to do paid bug fixing.
> Approval will be based on the PSC being satisfied that you have the skills
> to carry out bug fixing work.
>
> 2) In the run up to each release, the PSC will determine what budget we
> have available and approach one or more of the developers on our roster to
> see if they are available for paid bug fixing. Selection will be made based
> on skills of the developer and the critical areas in QGIS that need bug
> fixing.
>
> We will also welcome third parties to sponsor additional days of developer
> time and will make available the names and rates of the developers on the
> list for this purpose.
>
> Thus if you are a core developer and are interested in participating in
> the programme, may I ask you to please send an email to the PSC mailing
> list indicating your availability?
>
> Thanks very much
>
> on behalf of the QGIS PSC
>
> --
>
> ​Tim Sutton - QGIS PSC Member​
>
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