OpenECOMP welcomes anyone who can contribute to the mission expressed in the charter. The following are some good ways to learn more and get involved.
Get a Linux Foundation Identity
Obtain a Linux Foundation identity, available at the Linux Foundation Portal, whose entry page is shown in Figure 1. If you do not already have a Linux Foundation identity, select the option to create a new account, and complete the form.
Explore the Platform Components
Read about the platform architecture, watch video presentations on major components, look at APIs and source code.
Join Mailing Lists
Subscribe to mailing lists you are interested in following, post questions, and suggest areas you would like to contribute to.
Look at JIRA Epics, Stories, and Issues
You can look at Issue Reports for opportunities to contribute. As your understanding of the platform grows and interactions on mailings list with project leads results in innovative ideas for enhancement, enter them in JIRA using procedures described in Issue Management.
Host an Event
Host an event with peers to increases understanding of OpenECOMP and identify uses and enhancements.
Develop Software for the Platform
See the Developing OpenECOMP section for instructions on how to get set up.
Develop Software that Runs on the Platform
Create Virtual Network Functions that run on the platform. See Creating a Virtual Network Function (VNF).
Figure 1. Linux Foundation login portal