| 1 | # Build |
| 2 | |
| 3 | CiviCRM is an open-source application which can be poked, prodded, twisted, |
| 4 | and hacked. It can be customized (with minimal code skills), extended (for |
| 5 | add-ons and integrations), and collaboratively developed. |
| 6 | |
| 7 | <table> |
| 8 | <tbody> |
| 9 | <tr> |
| 10 | <td><a href="requirements">Requirements</a></td> |
| 11 | <td>Get the tools you need</td> |
| 12 | </tr> |
| 13 | <tr> |
| 14 | <td><a href="build">Git Install</a></td> |
| 15 | <td>Install the latest code from git</td> |
| 16 | </tr> |
| 17 | <tr> |
| 18 | <td><a href="customize">Customize</a></td> |
| 19 | <td>Change your site without coding</td> |
| 20 | </tr> |
| 21 | <tr> |
| 22 | <td><a href="extend">Extend</a></td> |
| 23 | <td>Create an add-on or integration</td> |
| 24 | </tr> |
| 25 | <tr> |
| 26 | <td><a href="develop">Develop</a></td> |
| 27 | <td>Create a feature or fix for CiviCRM</td> |
| 28 | </tr> |
| 29 | <tr> |
| 30 | <td><a href="test">Test</a></td> |
| 31 | <td>Make it good</td> |
| 32 | </tr> |
| 33 | <tr> |
| 34 | <td><a href="reference">Reference</a></td> |
| 35 | <td>Dig into the nitty-gritty</td> |
| 36 | </tr> |
| 37 | </tbody> |
| 38 | </table> |
| 39 | |
| 40 | # Collaborate |
| 41 | |
| 42 | As an open-source project, CiviCRM is managed by an international community |
| 43 | of developers and activists. If you have questions, issues, or want to make |
| 44 | plans for new development, reach out online. |
| 45 | |
| 46 | <table> |
| 47 | <tbody> |
| 48 | <tr> |
| 49 | <td><a href="https://civicrm.org/blog">Blog</a></td> |
| 50 | <td>Read about the big developments</td> |
| 51 | </tr> |
| 52 | <tr> |
| 53 | <td><a href="http://forum.civicrm.org/">Forum</a></td> |
| 54 | <td>Converse in the public square</td> |
| 55 | </tr> |
| 56 | <tr> |
| 57 | <td><a href="https://github.com/civicrm/civicrm-core/">Github</a></td> |
| 58 | <td>Tap the firehose of core development</td> |
| 59 | </tr> |
| 60 | <tr> |
| 61 | <td><a href="FIXME">Guidelines</a></td> |
| 62 | <td>Check the rules of the road</td> |
| 63 | </tr> |
| 64 | <tr> |
| 65 | <td><a href="https://irc.civicrm.org/">IRC</a></td> |
| 66 | <td>Chat with other developers in real-time</td> |
| 67 | </tr> |
| 68 | <tr> |
| 69 | <td><a href="http://issues.civicrm.org/">Issues</a></td> |
| 70 | <td>Discover on-going and resolved issues</td> |
| 71 | </tr> |
| 72 | <tr> |
| 73 | <td><a href="FIXME">Publish</a></td> |
| 74 | <td>Share your extensions</td> |
| 75 | </tr> |
| 76 | <tr> |
| 77 | <td><a href="FIXME">Sprints</a></td> |
| 78 | <td>Get together IRL</td> |
| 79 | </tr> |
| 80 | <tr> |
| 81 | <td><a href="http://civicrm.stackexchange.com/">StackExchange</a></td> |
| 82 | <td>Ask questions. Find answers.</td> |
| 83 | </tr> |
| 84 | <tr> |
| 85 | <td><a href="http://wiki.civicrm.org/confluence/display/CRM/CiviCRM+Wiki">Wiki</a></td> |
| 86 | <td>Share drafts, notes, and specs</td> |
| 87 | </tr> |
| 88 | </tbody> |
| 89 | </table> |