Automated Greeting Workflow

[archanasingh11]

Description

To enhance the onboarding experience for new contributors, I propose implementing an automated greeting workflow. This workflow will automatically send a personalized greeting message to first-time contributors whenever they open their initial pull request (PR) or issue. The automated greeting can include a welcome note, contribution guidelines, and useful links to ensure a smooth start and improve their understanding of the project.

Key Features:

1. Automated Trigger:

   • The greeting message should be triggered automatically when a contributor opens their first issue or PR in the repository.

2. Personalized Message:

   • The greeting message will include a personalized thank you and a brief introduction to the repository, along with links to the contribution guidelines, coding standards, and other relevant documentation.

3. Integration with GitHub Actions or Bots:

   • Use GitHub Actions or a bot (such as probot/Welcome) to manage and execute the greeting workflow seamlessly.

4. Message Customization:

   • Ensure that the greeting message can be easily customized or updated by repository maintainers to reflect the latest project status, guidelines, or community practices.

Use Case

• Scenario: A first-time contributor submits a pull request or opens an issue.

• Action:

  1. The automated greeting workflow detects the new contributor.
  2. It sends a friendly and informative welcome message, ensuring the contributor feels appreciated and has all the necessary resources to contribute effectively.

• Outcome: The contributor is warmly welcomed, reducing the initial barrier to entry and encouraging further engagement.

Benefits

1. Improved Onboarding Experience:

   • Welcoming new contributors with an automated message helps them feel valued, providing them with key resources and setting the tone for positive collaboration.

2. Consistency:

   • Ensures that all first-time contributors receive a consistent and professional greeting, maintaining a high standard of communication within the community.

3. Time Efficiency:

   • Automating the greeting process saves time for maintainers and project leads by eliminating the need for manual follow-ups with new contributors.

4. Increased Contributor Engagement:

   • A warm and informative welcome will increase the likelihood of continued contributions, as new users feel more connected to the project and clear on how to proceed.

Additional Context

By automating this process, we streamline onboarding and foster a more inclusive and welcoming community for open-source contributors. A simple yet powerful step like this can lead to long-term benefits, including higher contributor retention and a more engaged community around the project.

Please @MadhavKrishanGoswami assign me this task with labels "gssoc-ext", "hacktoberfest-accepted" and "level3"

[MadhavKrishanGoswami]

Thanks for the detailed proposa @archanasingh11 ! 🙌 While it’s a great idea to improve onboarding with an automated greeting, we don’t need it just yet. However, feel free to pick up another issue or raise a new one if you have other ideas! Really appreciate your enthusiasm and contribution. 😊