Automating Django Contribution Workflow – Input Needed

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Subject: Automating Django Contribution Workflow – Input Needed

Hi everyone,

I’m exploring ways to automate certain manual processes within Django’s contribution workflow. The goal is to reduce errors and free up time for contributors by automating tasks like:

  • Identifying active PRs and surfacing important ones based on engagement and priority.
  • Managing aging PRs that need attention.
  • Other repetitive or time-consuming tasks within the workflow.

As mentioned in the project idea, part of this effort involves working with Fellows and the community to identify the most valuable tasks to automate.

I’d love to hear your thoughts:

  • What specific processes do you think would benefit most from automation?
  • Are there existing pain points that slow down contributions?
  • How should this automation be implemented? Should it be handled via GitHub Actions/Python scripts that write to files and auto-post updates to Discord/the forum, or would a web interface/dashboard for managing these be more useful?

Looking forward to your insights!

Thanks!

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