Place website into a public repository

[lazaridis_com]

It would be nice if the website would go into a public repository (here in the svn, or e.g. within a site like github or similar).

This would be more "open" and it would become easier for interested parties to contribute.

If the website would use a bit more dojo itself (example: dijit.Tree for navigation), it would become additionally a "live" demo.

[dylan]

The contrary opinion to this is that we generally consider the web site to be marketing, and good marketing is achieved by having a coherent element of surprise.

I believe a better approach would be to get people that are seriously interested in working on the web site together as part of a small team, and make sure that team has access to the repo, and can work on it, while understanding the overall goals for the site.

Regarding the tree, I know I'm not particularly fond of the tree metaphor in general, but overall, all UI and design decisions are run through itorrey as he's the defacto design/branding Dojo mobile owner.

[lazaridis_com]

With "public repo" I meant of course a read only repo. So one could clone a repository, make some changes, and say "look here, if you like them use them" - just the open-source way.

But I think I understand your points subjecting "surprise" and a "small team". I am seriously interested - although I'll loose me best ability soon, as I become more familiar with your tools.

dijit.Tree was just an example. I like the design of dojotoolkit.org very much - it just needs a faster navigation (example for very fast navigation without tree: ​http://www.oracle.com )

[dylan]

I'm closing this one... if you want to get involved with making the Dojo site better, and you have a CLA on file, please contact me (I'm easy to find), and we can talk and see how we can get you involved with the web site team. Fair enough?

[lazaridis_com]

Fair enough!