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To make sure everybody is going in the same direction: To make sure everybody is going in the same direction:
* easy to install for admins and easy to use for people * easy to install for admins and easy to use for people
* easy to integrate into other apps, but also usable as standalone * easy to integrate into other apps, but also usable as standalone
* using less resources on server side * lightweight and scalable
* extensible, as much functionality should be extendable with plugins so changes don't have to be done in core. * extensible, as much functionality should be extendable with plugins so changes don't have to be done in core.
Also, keep it maintainable. We don't wanna end up as the monster Etherpad was! Also, keep it maintainable. We don't wanna end up as the monster Etherpad was!
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## Testing ## Testing
Front-end tests are found in the `tests/frontend/` folder in the repository. Run them by pointing your browser to `<yourdomainhere>/tests/frontend`. Front-end tests are found in the `tests/frontend/` folder in the repository. Run them by pointing your browser to `<yourdomainhere>/tests/frontend`.
## Things you can help with
Etherpad is much more than software. So if you aren't a developer then worry not, there is still a LOT you can do! A big part of what we do is community engagement. You can help in the following ways
* Triage bugs (applying labels) and confirming their existance
* Testing fixes (simply applying them and seeing if it fixes your issue or not) - Some git experience required
* Notifying large site admins of new releases
* Writing Changelogs for releases
* Creating Windows packages
* Creating releases
* Bumping dependencies periodically and checking they don't break anything
* Write proposals for grants
* Co-Author and Publish CVEs
* Work with SFC to maintain legal side of project
* Maintain TODO page - https://github.com/ether/etherpad-lite/wiki/TODO#IMPORTANT_TODOS