Frequently asked questions.
What members get?
As a member, you will be granted access to our projects, meetings, and resources as if we were working in the same software team at an open-source company:
Interesting and realistic projects
Weekly meetings to sync in ideas and challenges
1:1 mentorship sessions with mentors
Chat group and asynchronous collaboration
Pull-request reviews
Modern tooling (github, gitpod, AWS and more)
What do members need to know? Can I Join with little experience?
The group is open to all levels of seniority. There is no problem if you are just beggining in technology. However, there are at least two things you'll need to contribute to the conversation:
Basic english communication skills to participate in the meetings and write comments or documents.
Any modern programming language, such as Python, Java or Go.
What is expected from members?
Also, we expect that members:
Respect our code of conduct. TL;DR: Don't be a jerk.
Drive their participation proactively: participate in the meetings, schedule mentorships, assign tickets, and engage others.
How to join?
If you'd like to join the group, there are only two things you need to do:
Sponsor Caravana Cloud on GitHub: https://github.com/sponsors/CaravanaCloud
Submit your contact info: https://forms.gle/GkudAYCoZa3M6pXq5
After that, you'll be added to our GitHub repository. That will grant you access to all the links, invites, and content.
Send us a message on discord or help@caravana.cloud if you need help.
What is CaravanaCloud and how it relates to RedHacks?
CaravanaCloud is a software organization and host of several community activities, including the RedHacks practice group. You’ll see “CaravanaCloud” as the organization in all the tools we use.
What are the meeting times?
To accomodate everyone's agenda, we have two meeting times:
17:00 BRT on the first and third monday of the month
13:00 BRT on the second and fourth monday of the month
Nobody is expected to join all meetings. However, they are a great opportunity to ask, share and meet your fellow members.
Where to find everything and get started?
All links to private meetings and channels are in the group private repo on GitHub at https://github.com/CaravanaCloud/redhacks
Is this free?
No, but it's really cheap. We only need to keep the trolls out and the lights on.
Where can I learn more?
Besides this blog, you can send us a message on X/Twitter https://twitter.com/CaravanaCloud or email help at caravana.cloud
Why there’s content in english?
To better help members participate in real open-source, in english. Even thou we speak other languages, most open-source is done in english and we need to practice that as well. However, do not worry, it is perfectly OK to make mistakes, this is a place for safe, constructive practice.
Why are people speaking portuguese and spanish?
Our community is huge in Latin America, and sometimes we need to speak some "spanglish", please nevermind. We'll be back to english in a moment.
Is it OK to speak portuguese in meetings?
Yes IF YOU ARE SURE that everyone in the meeting speaks portuguese.
Please help us make everyone feel welcome.
Do I need to go to all meetings?
No, but you are welcome to. Most members come in their preferred time slot, 2 times a month.
Where does the money go?
Project expenses (AWS, GitHub, GitPod, …)
Ticket bounties
Operational reserve
Charity & Community