First Issue Walkthrough | GA-5

First Issue Walkthrough

Learn how to submit your first GitHub issue to our campaign. Step-by-step guide for contributing field notes, policy ideas, and community feedback.

📝 How to Submit Your First Issue

Welcome! Submitting an Issue on GitHub is like writing a sticky note for our campaign—quick, easy, and impactful. Follow these simple steps to create your first Issue, whether it’s a policy idea, a neighborhood update, or anything else!


Step-by-Step Guide:

1. 📍 Start a New Issue

  • Go to our Issues Page.
  • Click the green New issue button.

2. 📋 Choose a Template

  • Select the template that fits your contribution:

    • 🗺️ Field Note: Share something you noticed in your community.
    • 🪧 Yard-Sign Request: Request a yard sign without sharing personal details.
    • 💡 Policy Idea: Propose or suggest changes to our platform.
    • 🐞 Bug Report / Tech Issue: Notify us about technical problems.
    • 🙋 Introduction: Introduce yourself (if you haven’t yet!).

3. ✍️ Fill Out the Form

  • Provide a clear title (like “Field Note — Bus stop issue on Dill Ave”).
  • Fill in the short form questions (no personal information, please!).
  • If needed, add your internal reference number for private follow-up.

4. 🚀 Submit Your Issue

  • Click Submit new issue at the bottom.
  • Done! Your issue is now visible and ready for review.

What Happens After I Submit?

  • A team member reviews your Issue, often within 24 hours.
  • We might comment or ask follow-up questions right there in your Issue.
  • You’ll see progress and updates transparently, right in the Issue thread.

🛟 Need help?

Thanks for taking this step—you’re making the campaign better every day!

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