# Testing the QA Instructions at FOSDEM 2025 > [! note]- > The content of this page is generated by audio/video transcription and text transformation from the content and links of this source. Source: [https://fosdem.org/2025/schedule/event/fosdem-2025-5754-testing-the-qa-instructions/](https://fosdem.org/2025/schedule/event/fosdem-2025-5754-testing-the-qa-instructions/) <video src="https://video.fosdem.org/2025/h2213/fosdem-2025-5754-testing-the-qa-instructions.av1.webm" controls></video> ## Summary & Highlights: This session at FOSDEM 2025, led by Gabor Kelemen, focuses on the challenges and solutions in onboarding new contributors to the LibreOffice QA process. The presentation highlights the importance of clear and accessible instructions in the QA wiki and provides feedback from a first-person experience. **Introduction to QA Onboarding** Gabor Kelemen shares his experience in guiding a newcomer through the QA process for LibreOffice. The session explores the effectiveness of existing wiki instructions in helping new contributors get up to speed with tasks such as bug triaging and bibisecting. **Challenges in the QA Process** The presentation identifies several challenges in the onboarding process, including the complexity of tasks and the lack of visibility for new contributors. It emphasizes the need for clearer instructions and better organization of information in the QA wiki. **Feedback and Recommendations** Based on the experience of a newcomer, the session provides valuable feedback on the current QA resources. Recommendations include simplifying task descriptions, highlighting important tasks for beginners, and ensuring that information is easily accessible. **Conclusion and Future Directions** The session concludes with a call to action for the community to improve the QA onboarding process. It encourages collaboration and the sharing of best practices to create a more inclusive and effective environment for new contributors. ## Importance for an eco-social transformation This session is significant for eco-social transformation as it addresses the importance of community building and inclusive participation in open-source projects like LibreOffice. By improving the onboarding process for new contributors, the community can enhance collaboration and knowledge sharing, which are essential for sustainable development. Eco-social designers can apply these principles by creating user-friendly documentation and fostering inclusive environments in their projects. Challenges include overcoming technical barriers and ensuring that community resources are accessible to all, regardless of background or expertise. ## Slides: | | | | --- | --- | | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Testing-the-QA-instructions/preview_001.jpg\|300]] | The first slide introduces the session 'Testing the QA instructions' presented by Gabor Kelemen, a QA engineer. It sets the stage for discussing the effectiveness of current QA processes and resources in onboarding new contributors. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Testing-the-QA-instructions/preview_002.jpg\|300]] | The second slide poses the question: 'Who QA’s the QA?' It acknowledges the contributions of various community members in creating QA wiki articles and sets the context for evaluating their usefulness in onboarding newcomers. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Testing-the-QA-instructions/preview_003.jpg\|300]] | The third slide continues the question 'Who QA’s the QA?' and raises concerns about the lack of new contributors in the QA process. It highlights the need for testing the effectiveness of existing resources in attracting and retaining new participants. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Testing-the-QA-instructions/preview_004.jpg\|300]] | The fourth slide outlines a method for testing the QA wiki's effectiveness by engaging a newcomer in common QA tasks. It suggests observing and documenting their experience to identify areas for improvement. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Testing-the-QA-instructions/preview_005.jpg\|300]] | The fifth slide details the first task: finding the QA wiki. It provides feedback on the task's difficulty and suggests improvements to make the wiki more accessible to new users. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Testing-the-QA-instructions/preview_006.jpg\|300]] | The sixth slide addresses tasks two and three: installing the nightly build and registering for Bugzilla. It reports that these tasks are straightforward but highlights the need for clear guidance in the QA wiki. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Testing-the-QA-instructions/preview_007.jpg\|300]] | The seventh slide discusses the task of looking up unconfirmed bugs. It notes that while finding this information on Bugzilla is simple, the QA wiki does not emphasize it as a beginner-friendly task. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Testing-the-QA-instructions/preview_008.jpg\|300]] | The eighth slide focuses on finding bugs that need a bibisect. It praises the ease of locating resources but criticizes the overwhelming amount of information and suggests streamlining the process. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Testing-the-QA-instructions/preview_009.jpg\|300]] | The ninth slide expands on the previous task, noting confusion in the QA/Bibisect/Windows sections. It recommends simplifying the setup instructions and clarifying the importance of various repositories. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Testing-the-QA-instructions/preview_010.jpg\|300]] | The tenth slide continues to address the bibisect process, highlighting the need for better organization of information and clearer guidance for beginners. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/Testing-the-QA-instructions/preview_011.jpg\|300]] | The final slide expresses gratitude to the audience for their attention and encourages continued collaboration and improvement in the QA process. ## Links [Slides of the talk 'Testing the QA instructions'](https://fosdem.org/2025/events/attachments/fosdem-2025-5754-testing-the-qa-instructions/slides/237875/QA-testin_mLVCju9.pdf) [Video recording (AV1/WebM) - 39.1 MB](https://video.fosdem.org/2025/h2213/fosdem-2025-5754-testing-the-qa-instructions.av1.webm) [Video recording (MP4) - 230.1 MB](https://video.fosdem.org/2025/h2213/fosdem-2025-5754-testing-the-qa-instructions.av1.mp4) [Video recording subtitle file (VTT)](https://video.fosdem.org/2025/h2213/fosdem-2025-5754-testing-the-qa-instructions.vtt)