Blue Sky Community - decide to be active
I see in the last days quite a big move of people from Ruby community
joining Blue Sky.
Blue Sky offers some interesting automation
options via their architecture and API thus this could be the beginning
of seeing back tutorials about writing a Ruby script to post on social
media.
It is something exciting about running a script on your local machine and publishing something on the internet that was destroyed once Twitter started putting a price on their API.
So here are three things I recommend to keep the sparkle that is happening this days for people that just joined:
1. Add a picture and description to your profile
I know that 10-15 years ago when social media first appeared it was ok to just join, but to start the networking effect (people following other people) I think having a picture (could be an avatar, graphic) and a short sentence about you is a great way to invite people to join.
2. Make your first post
Make a first post on the platform. I am sure you have something to say. Specifically if you are from Ruby community say something about Ruby. Here are some ideas about what you can post:
- Just say "Hello"
- Publish a short intro about yourself: who you are, what are you working on, where do you live ... whatever you feel like sharing
- Write something about what you are currently working on
- Publish a link to an interesting article that you read this week. Bonus points if it is about Ruby/Rails or something related
3. Engage with other people
To keep the community going it is important to engage with people
posting there.
Try to be helpful and reply to people posting.
I suggest to adopt the mindset "A rising tide lift all boats" and so help other people get better, find their answers. Share something constructively. Engage in building and creating. Comment something that you think will add value.
If you are posting already code samples, code screenshots or technical articles on other platforms please try to post them here also.
Because this platform is somehow at the beginning and now people from Ruby community are starting to be more active there, this could be your chance to share your thoughts here and be read by important people in the community.