Proposal to implement a Self-Service Approach for Case Studies

[benjagm]

Proposal: Implement a Self-Service Approach for Case Studies

Summary

To streamline and encourage the creation of case studies, I propose implementing a self-service approach similar to the CNCF guidelines. This would enable contributors to independently create and submit case studies, fostering a more collaborative and efficient process.

Background

Currently, our process for creating and submitting case studies involves multiple steps and significant coordination, which can be time-consuming and cumbersome for both contributors and reviewers. By adopting a self-service model, we can make this process more efficient and user-friendly.

Objectives

1. Streamline Case Study Submission: Simplify the process for contributors to submit case studies by providing clear guidelines and templates.
2. Enhance Collaboration: Encourage more contributors to share their success stories by reducing the barriers to submission.
3. Improve Efficiency: Reduce the time and effort required for both submission and review, allowing for faster publication of case studies.

Approach

1. Create Guidelines and Templates:

   • Develop a comprehensive set of guidelines for case study submissions, inspired by the CNCF case study guidelines.
   • Include templates for different types of case studies (e.g., written, video) to standardize submissions and ensure consistency.

2. Implement a Self-Service section:

   • Set up a dedicated section on our website or repository where contributors can access the guidelines and templates.
   • Provide a submission form or process to facilitate easy uploading and submission of case studies.

3. Review and Feedback Mechanism:

   • Establish a streamlined review process with clear criteria and timelines for feedback.
   • Offer a checklist or tool to help contributors ensure their submissions meet all requirements before submitting.

Benefits

• Increased Submissions: Lowering the barriers to submission will likely result in more case studies being shared.
• Consistency and Quality: Standardized templates and guidelines will help maintain a high quality and consistency across all case studies.
• Time Savings: Both contributors and reviewers will benefit from a more efficient process, freeing up time for other important tasks..

Conclusion

Adopting a self-service approach for case studies will significantly enhance our ability to showcase successful use cases, improve community engagement, and streamline our processes.

Please invite or share your feedback!

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References

• CNCF Case Study Guidelines

[AymarN]

Thank you for that collaborative article. The proposal is engaging. Is there a way to use directly that approach to submit a case study in Slack? May I use a .doc or .pptx to generate the guidelines? Where to locate the Self service section available on your website ?

[benjagm]

May I use a .doc or .pptx to generate the guidelines?

Hi Aymar. I think you are referring to regular blog posts. Please find here the blog guidelines: https://github.com/json-schema-org/community/blob/main/docs/blog-guidelines.md

[AymarN]

Good Morning Sir, There is a limitation on some computers to reach the latest version of node on Linux distributions in regards to their GLIBC version. I may write two blog posts regarding the project set up with that limitation or without limitation on CentOs.

[benjagm]

Good Morning Sir, There is a limitation on some computers to reach the latest version of node on Linux distributions in regards to their GLIBC version. I may write two blog posts regarding the project set up with that limitation or without limitation on CentOs.

Thanks a lot for working on this issue. As soon as you have this published well promote it in our channels.