diff --git a/Go-1.10-Release-Party.md b/Go-1.10-Release-Party.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..162104f0 --- /dev/null +++ b/Go-1.10-Release-Party.md @@ -0,0 +1,67 @@ +### What's happening? +To celebrate the release of Go 1.10 we're to organising a world wide release party during the month of February 2018 🎉 + +#### So what is the release date? +According to the [Go Docs](https://tip.golang.org/doc/go1.10): Go 1.10 is expected to be released in February 2018. + +### Sounds awesome, how can you get involved? +- If you host a Go user group or meetup, schedule a meetup during February, and celebrate with Gophers around the world. +- If you're a member of a Go user group or meetup, pester your organiser and let them know you'd like to participate. + +After the event post a photo, make a video, write a blog post, scribble on your Facebook wall, or tweet something pithy. Let's see how big we can make the celebration. + +Spread the word using hashtag [#GoReleaseParty](https://twitter.com/hashtag/goreleaseparty) + +Don't forget to add your meetup's details :point_down: right here. + +#### Who's involved? +Here is a list of the groups who are participating. +- Copenhagen, Denmark: Feb 15 7:00 pm at Maersk. [View the meetup](https://www.meetup.com/Go-Cph/events/242615767/) +- Tokyo, Japan: Feb 20 7:00 pm at Google Tokyo. [View the event](https://gocon.connpass.com/event/78128/) +- Berlin, Germany: Feb 26 7:00 pm at n26. [View the meetup](https://www.meetup.com/golang-users-berlin/events/247289781/) + +_If your group is not listed here yet, edit the page and add yourself._ +_Organisers, once you've added your group, consider tweeting out a link to the page to raise awareness._ + +### Stay in touch + +Trying to co-ordinate dozens of meetup groups around the globe will be challenging. Here are some ways you can plan your event, and keep up to date. + +As always, if you get stuck, or need help, please [contact the organisers directly](https://github.com/golang/go/wiki/Go-1.10-release-party#no-seriously-whos-organising-this), we're here to help. +. +##### Slack Channel +We have a channel for the [release party](https://gophers.slack.com/messages/go-release-party/) on the [Gophers Slack](https://gophers.slack.com/messages/go-release-party/). If you need an invite to Slack, [you can request an automatic invite with this link](https://invite.slack.golangbridge.org/). + +##### Mailing list +We have set up a [mailing list for meetup organisers](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/go-meetup-organisers) to ask questions. + +### What happens in a release party? +As with the previous [Go 1.6](https://github.com/golang/go/wiki/Go-1.6-release-party) and [Go 1.8](https://github.com/golang/go/wiki/Go-1.8-release-party) release parties, this is a great opportunity to spread the word about the improvements landing 1.10, and the plans for what is coming next! + +#### Resources + +A sample slide deck that you can use is [available here](https://talks.godoc.org/github.com/davecheney/go-1.8-release-party/presentation.slide#1) ([source](https://github.com/davecheney/go-1.8-release-party)) + +_Please send PR's with corrections/additions_ + +[Here's a link to the _draft_ Go 1.10 release notes](https://tip.golang.org/doc/go1.10). + +[Here's a link](https://speakerdeck.com/campoy/the-state-of-go-1-dot-10) to the talk by Francesc Campoy: The State of Go (February 2018). + + +### What'll happen if Go 1.10 isn't out during February? +If all else fails... at least we'll have each other. + + +### Who's organising this? +Well, if you run a Go meetup, you are. It can't be a worldwide release party without meetups around the globe. + +#### No, seriously, who's organising this? +Here are the organisers so far: +- [Natalie Pistunovich](mailto://natalie.pistunovich@gmail.com) - [@NataliePis](https://twitter.com/nataliepis) +- [Dave Cheney](mailto://dave@cheney.net) - @davecheney +- [João Henrique Machado Silva](mailto://joaoh82@gmail.com) - [@joaoh82](https://twitter.com/joaoh82) + +_Want to help? Edit this page and add yourself_ + +If you have questions, please reach out to one of the organisers. \ No newline at end of file