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How does Tuscany Tune-Up work? In exchange for less than 8 hours of your time, you will be able to experience open source development and contribute to an actual product. You will be helping the Tuscany project improve by solving actual issues known as Jiras. See whether you like web development. Learn a new technology. Gain valuable experience for your resume. Get in touch with the world-wide development team. Meet and discuss issues with student mentors. Just follow the numbered steps below, marking off the steps as you complete them. If you get stuck, each section lists a live person that you can talk to via chat, email, or web cam. It's an easy way to pick up a valuable new skill. In the end we will reward you with a prize such as a commemorative pin, T-shirt, or movie tickets , and other fun prizes.(NOTE: This page is a mock up. There are no prizes at this point!)

Step 1. - Get Connected

Come join the Tuscany development team. By completing this step you become a true Tuscany contributor. You gain access to the open source world of software development. This gives you access to mailing lists and our issues lists which are known as Jiras. You can think of Jiras as bugs, feature requests, or areas for improvement.

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Step 6.  Pick Up Your Tuscany Tune Up Prize

Once your patch is commited, you are eligible to pick up your reward. Provide your Tuscany token number and fill in your address details to receive your prize.

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(NOTE: There are no prizes. This page is just a mock-up. No prizes are available.)

But this is not the end of the journey. Use your Tuscany Tune Up exerience to continue participation in the online community. Don't forget to include your experience on your resume. Tackle another Jira. Collaborate with other developers.