Updating Organization Chart

[drei]

Just stumbled upon the Organization_chart and found out it hasn't been updated since 2013. Would it be useful to update it? If yes, please reply with the updates that you would like to see.

Example
Reply:

• Add XYZ to modules, user: xyz
• Add language: A language, user: translator
• Remove section ???, because: Reason

Currently I'm trying out a new scheme with the wikitable template, you can check it out here Drei_sandbox. I fused it all into one big table and added visible lines to separate each element. Not sure if it's pleasing to the eye.

Like always, any input is greatly appreciated.

Regards,
Isaac

[Yinameah]

Hello,

Here is my modest feedback :

I find you proposition already much more readable. The old one is really ugly IMHO.

But I think it's still difficult to read. I think the different section (such as "Module", "File Format") should have thicker separation line or a gap between the section.
I also think it's not so clear at first glance which box is the title and which is the users. Some typo/color/underline policy should help here, maybe using {{Properties_Title|*Title*}} or something like that ?

[ian.rees]

Interesting find, drei, and I second Yinameah's feedback. -Ian-

[drei]

Thanks for the feedback, I'll get to play with the template during the weekend and see what I can come up with, my plan is to make the template parametric, in a way that we can easily add new people or sections to the table and have it adjust automatically (perhaps it's not possible, but one can always dream).

[r-frank]

Okay, also my 2 Cents ...

I am used to read organization Charts like flow charts formerly done with Visio or similar, nowadays done with DIA or something similar.

Perhaps you could use a table-like presentation ?

Roland

[drei]

So I've managed to get a new style set, please fell free to check it out.

Some clarifications: this is just a visual test. I am not satisfied with how I got to display the information, as you may see one column is designated to specify in what has the user contributed and next to it the names of the contributors, but it wastes a lot of space.

Also, I'm considering a couple of options:

• A table with tabs to change from Development to Documentation, etc
• Break the diagram into different collapsible categories so only the table title is displayed initially and then allow the reader to see what he is interested in
• Use a similar style to the Second test, but use more columns like with the First test:
  
  Module | Example | Name | Another Module | Another Name
  
  Add to this that I break it down into categories like:
  • Development
    Table of contributors (only current ones)
  • Documentation
    Table of contributors (only current ones)
  • Publicity
    Table of contributors (only current ones)
  • All contributors
    List of all contributors
    • Name. Contributed to X.

I'll keep on tinkering until I find a solution that satisfies me, and as always feedback is appreciated.

Regards,
Isaac

[ian.rees]

Hi Drei,

I think your second revision is moving in the right direction, the problem is that there's not enough visual connection between the module name and the list of contributors. So, what I'd suggest trying is:

* Move the peach-coloured "Modules" rowspan to the top of the table, where the "FreeCAD Development" header currently is (that header is redundant anyways)
* Align maintainer names to the left instead of centre
* Maybe add a spacer column, then another two columns of area-maintainer

Hope this helps! -Ian-

[drei]

First, I'll confess I slacked off and didn't do pretty much anything since my last post.

A new idea i got was to use this nifty command

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git shortlog -s -n

And to change the structure to the development to something like:

FreeCAD Code

• Main and/or current developers:
  • List the founders and the most active .
• List of all contributors:
  git account | Name | commits

And add the option to send a request to change, remove, etc. an account or person.

How about it?

[ralvejd]

I played a bit with the table design, but I do not know if the wiki can handle rotated text.
Please ignore the table contents, I have just filled in a bit as an example.

org_chart.png (137.55 KiB) Viewed 1961 times

[shoogen]

A new idea i got was to use this nifty command

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git shortlog -s -n

The counts are only useful if you maintain a .mailmap

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  6021  Werner
  1655  Jürgen
  1627  Yorik