Merge branch 'master' into thulieblack-patch-1

AMBASSADORS_MEMBERS.json

@@ -542,6 +542,24 @@
           "month": "June"
         },
         "link": "https://confengine.com/conferences/selenium-conf-2024/proposal/20021/unshackling-your-system-under-test-shift-left-testing-through-dependency-isolation"
+      },
+      {
+        "type": "talk",
+        "title": "Using API spec as an Executable Contract To Mock and Test Microservices",
+        "date": {
+          "year": 2024,
+          "month": "October"
+        },
+        "link": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiM20HTCerM"
+      },
+      {
+        "type": "talk",
+        "title": "Contract-Driven Development for Event-Driven Architectures",
+        "date": {
+          "year": 2024,
+          "month": "December"
+        },
+        "link": "https://conference.asyncapi.com/venue/Paris"
       }
     ]
   },

AMBASSADOR_ORGANIZATION.md

@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ Examples:
 
 ### Become an AsyncAPI Ambassador
 
-The process of becoming an ambassador is very simple. Go to the **community** repository and open a PR to edit the `ambassadors.json` file. The TSC will then evaluate your candidacy!
+The process of becoming an ambassador is very simple. Go to the **community** repository and open a PR to edit the `AMBASSADORS_MEMBERS.json` file. The TSC will then evaluate your candidacy!
 
 That PR doesn't have to be created by the ambassador candidate; any community member may open a PR to submit someone's application to the AsyncAPI Ambassador Program. 
 

MAINTAINERS.yaml

@@ -701,22 +701,6 @@
   repos:
     - modelina
   githubID: 743192
-- name: Vinit Shahdeo
-  github: vinitshahdeo
-  twitter: Vinit_Shahdeo
-  availableForHire: true
-  isTscMember: false
-  repos:
-    - diff
-  githubID: 20594326
-- name: Anubhav Vats
-  github: onbit-uchenik
-  twitter: postmanlabs
-  availableForHire: true
-  isTscMember: false
-  repos:
-    - diff
-  githubID: 46771418
 - name: Akshaya Gurlhosur
   github: AGurlhosur
   isTscMember: false

mentorship/asyncapi-mentorship/2024/README.md

@@ -0,0 +1,22 @@
+# Status: In Progress
+
+## Timeline
+
+- Project proposals applications open: August 30th - October 2nd
+- Mentees applications open: October 10th - October 24th
+- Application review by the mentors/admission decisions: October 24th - November 4th
+
+Mentorship duration - 12 to 18weeks \(full-time schedule\)
+
+## Accepted projects
+| No | Project Idea | Mentor/s | Category | Mentee/s |
+| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
+| 1 | [Enhancing Developer Experience in CLI](https://github.com/orgs/asyncapi/discussions/1361#discussioncomment-10498762) | [Souvik De](https://github.com/souvikns) | Engineering | [Aayush Saini](https://github.com/AayushSaini101) |
+| 2 | [Becoming a Maintainer of AsyncAPI Generator](https://github.com/orgs/asyncapi/discussions/1361#discussioncomment-10520123) | [Lukasz Gornicki](https://github.com/derberg) | Engineering | [Mohan Kumar](https://github.com/ItshMoh) |
+| 3 |[Migration of build + workflow scripts to typescript](https://github.com/orgs/asyncapi/discussions/1361#discussioncomment-10524236) | [Akshat Nema](https://github.com/AKSHATNEMA) | Engineering | [Zeel Rajodiya](https://github.com/JeelRajodiya)  |
+| 4 |[Holopin Design Project](https://github.com/orgs/asyncapi/discussions/1361#discussioncomment-10529752) | [Aishat Muibudeen](https://github.com/Mayaleeeee) | Design | [Olumide](https://github.com/Oloso-surur) |
+| 5 |[Onboarding Contributor Guides](https://github.com/orgs/asyncapi/discussions/1361#discussioncomment-10610947) | [Quetzalli](https://github.com/quetzalliwrites) [Nwokocha Wisdom Maduabuchi](https://github.com/wise4rmgod)  [Antonio](https://github.com/bandantonio)  | Docs | [Anushka Saxena](https://github.com/SaxenaAnushka102), [Aahil](https://github.com/Aahil13), [Ezinne Anne Emilia](https://github.com/ezinneanne) |
+| 6 |[Path to Maintainership for the AsyncAPI React Project](https://github.com/orgs/asyncapi/discussions/1361#discussioncomment-10811342) | [AceTheCreator](https://github.com/acethecreator)  | Engineering | [Mohammed Mehdi](https://github.com/catosaurusrex2003) |
+| 7 |[Integrating EDAVisualiser Application Focus View into VS Code AsyncAPI Plugin](https://github.com/orgs/asyncapi/discussions/1361#discussioncomment-10540858) | [Iván García Sainz-Aja](https://github.com/ibishal)  | Engineering | [Milan D Vijay](https://github.com/ibishal)|
+| 8 |[Expand AsyncAPI Community Docs](https://github.com/orgs/asyncapi/discussions/1361#discussioncomment-10818908) | [Quetzalli](https://github.com/quetzalliwrites) [Nwokocha Wisdom Maduabuchi](https://github.com/wise4rmgod)  [Antonio](https://github.com/bandantonio)  | Docs | [Anushka Saxena](https://github.com/SaxenaAnushka102), [Aahil](https://github.com/Aahil13), [Ezinne Anne Emilia](https://github.com/ezinneanne) |
+

mentorship/asyncapi-mentorship/README.md

@@ -5,18 +5,17 @@ The AsyncAPI Mentorship makes it easy to sponsor and help train the next generat
 ## Program Cycles and Archive data
 | Year | Term   | Status    | Announcement                                                                                                                                                         | Details                                 |
 | ---- | ------ | --------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------- |
+| 2024 | Sep-Mar | In Progress  |       | In Progress |
 | 2023 | Jan-Nov | Completed   |       | [Jan-Nov](2023/README.md) |
 | 2022 | Jan-Nov | Completed   |       | [Jan-Nov](2022/README.md) |
 
-## Current cycle
-The AsyncAPI Mentorship program current cycle is 2023 and more details are coming in Q3 of 2023. The next cycle will kick off Q1 of 2024
 
 ## Program Maintainers
 
 - Azeez Elegbede ([@acethecreator](https://github.com/acethecreator)\): <https://twitter.com/_acebuild>
-- Lukasz Gornicki ([@derberg](https://github.com/derberg)\): <https://twitter.com/derberq>
+- Thulisile Sibanda ([@thulieblack](https://github.com/thulieblack)\): <https://www.linkedin.com/in/v-thulisile-sibanda/>
 
-The AsyncAPI mentorship program is hosted by the AsyncAPI initiative, the industry standard for defining asynchronous APIs.
+The AsyncAPI initiative hosts the AsyncAPI mentorship program, an industry standard for defining asynchronous APIs.
 
 ## Definitions 
 
@@ -32,7 +31,7 @@ The AsyncAPI mentorship program is hosted by the AsyncAPI initiative, the indust
   - "**Phase 1**" means the first half of the Execution Period of a given Project.
   - "**Program Administrators**" means AsyncAPI's administrators for the Program.
   - "**Program Period**" is between January 23, 2023, and November 17, 2023.
-  - **Project**" means an open-source project to be worked on by an AsyncAPI's Contributor as an individual. To avoid doubt, Projects aren't just coding-related only.
+  - **Project**" means an open-source project to be worked on by an AsyncAPI's Contributor as an individual. To avoid doubt, projects aren't just coding-related.
   - "**Project Proposal**" means an AsyncAPI contributor's proposal for a project.
   - "**Project Submissions**" means the work product that an AsyncAPI Contributor submits for a Project, including the Project Proposal and any software and documentation, including Final Project Materials.
 
@@ -43,38 +42,38 @@ AsyncAPI may suspend, cancel, or modify the Program's structure if technical dif
 
 #### Program Removal
 In addition to any terms regarding removal from the Program stated in these Program Rules, AsyncAPI may remove a Participant from the Program if AsyncAPI reasonably believes that the Participant has attempted to undermine the legitimate operation of the Program, including:
-       - Breaching or refusing to comply with these Program Rules
-       - Stressing the Mentor by not being responsive or not keeping the Mentor in the loop during the program period
-       - Threatening or harassing AsyncAPI or other Participants, including Organizations' employees and representatives
-       - Tampering or interfering with the administration of the Program or with the ability of other Participants to participate in the Program
-       - Submitting content that is not original/violates the rights of a third party/lewd, obscene, pornographic, racist, sexist, or otherwise inappropriate to the Program.
-       - Suppose a Participant is removed from the Program for any reason. In that case, the Participant will no longer be eligible to receive stipends from AsyncAPI and may be prohibited from participating in any future programs run by the AsyncAPI Initiative. 
+- Breaching or refusing to comply with these Program Rules
+- Stressing the Mentor by not being responsive or not keeping the Mentor in the loop during the program period
+- Threatening or harassing AsyncAPI or other Participants, including Organizations' employees and representatives
+- Tampering or interfering with the administration of the Program or with the ability of other Participants to participate in the Program
+- Submitting content that is not original/violates the rights of a third party/lewd, obscene, pornographic, racist, sexist, or otherwise inappropriate to the Program.
+- Suppose a Participant is removed from the Program for any reason. In that case, the Participant will no longer be eligible to receive stipends from AsyncAPI and may be prohibited from participating in any future programs run by the AsyncAPI Initiative. 
 
 #### Communication
-All communications between AsyncAPI and the Participants will be in English, including Github, Slack and email communications.
+All communications between AsyncAPI and the Participants, including Github, Slack, and email, will be in English.
 
 #### Conduct
-Participants must use professional and courteous Conduct when interacting with other Participants and Program Administrators. If a Participant does not use such behavior, AsyncAPI may remove the Participant from the Program.
+Participants must behave professionally and courteously when interacting with other Participants and Program Administrators. If a Participant does not behave professionally and courteously, AsyncAPI may remove the Participant from the Program.
 
 ## Mentors
 The Organization's Administrator must designate mentors. 
 
 #### Eligibility
-To participate in the Program, mentors must be a contributor or a maintainer to any project run by AsyncAPI and not be a participant in the Program.
+To participate in the Program, mentors must be contributors or maintainers to any project run by AsyncAPI and not be participants in the Program.
 
 #### Responsibilities
 Each Mentor for an accepted project will:
-      - Participate in the Community Bonding Period
-      - Guide their Contributor(s) on their Projects for the Organization
-      - Use best efforts to respond to GSoC Contributor requests within thirty-six (48) hours.
-      - Provide Evaluations of their Contributor(s)'’' work by the Project Criteria
+- Participate in the Community Bonding Period
+- Guide their Contributor(s) on their Projects for the Organization
+- Use best efforts to respond to Contributor requests within forty-eight (48) hours.
+- Provide Evaluations of their Contributor(s)'’' work by the Project Criteria
 
 Suppose AsyncAPI reasonably believes that a Mentor still needs to meet the primary responsibilities. In that case, AsyncAPI may require the Progam Administrators to designate a replacement Mentor and remove the former Mentor from the Program.
 
 ## Program Contributors/Mentees
 
 #### Eligibility 
-In other to qualify to participate in the AsyncAPI mentorship program, you have to meet the following criteria:
+To qualify to participate in the AsyncAPI mentorship program, you have to meet the following criteria:
 - Made at least two contributions to any of the AsyncAPI's projects.
 - Be a student or a beginner in open-source software development.
 - Not be a Project Administrator or Mentor in the Program
@@ -89,9 +88,9 @@ Ensure you're eligible to participate in the Program, then submit a Project Prop
 - Each AsyncAPI Contributor may submit up to three (3) Project Proposals; however, only one (1) Project Proposal may be accepted per AsyncAPI Contributor.
 
 #### Acceptance
-- Project Proposals will be reviewed by the selected project Mentor to which they were submitted. A Mentor may accept or reject any Project Proposal at their sole discretion. In the event that two (2) or mentors wish to accept Project Proposals from the same Contributor, the Contributor will decide only to select one Project of their choice. AsyncAPI will announce the Project Proposals accepted to the Program on the Program Slack channel and GitHub discussion.
+- Project Proposals will be reviewed by the selected project Mentor to which they were submitted. A Mentor may accept or reject any Project Proposal at their sole discretion. If two (2) mentors wish to accept Project Proposals from the same Contributor, the Contributor will decide only to select one Project of their choice. AsyncAPI will announce the Project Proposals accepted to the Program on the Program Slack channel and in the GitHub discussion.
 - Each Contributor with an accepted Project Proposal will be matched with at least one (1) Mentor.
-- Contributors must have an accepted Project Proposal to continue with the Program and will have to try again next time.
+- To continue with the program, Contributors must have an accepted Project Proposal, and they will have to try again next time.
 
 #### Responsibilities
 
@@ -100,7 +99,7 @@ Each accepted AsyncAPI mentorship participant will perform all necessary additio
 - Providing Evaluation of their Mentor
 - Working diligently to complete the Project as it may be modified with the agreement of the Organization
 - Following the coding and documentation standards set out by their Organization
-- Actively participating in the Organization's community and adhering to the Organization's rules and codes of Conduct.
+- Actively participating in the Organization's community and adhering to the Organization's rules and [Code of Conduct](https://github.com/asyncapi/community/blob/master/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md).
 - Publishing their Project code in a publicly accessible location and under an [Open Source Initiative approved license](http://www.opensource.org/licenses/alphabetical) of the Organization's choice.
 
 If AsyncAPI reasonably believes that a Participant has failed to meet the primary responsibilities, AsyncAPI may remove such Participant from the Program.
@@ -115,22 +114,21 @@ If AsyncAPI reasonably believes that a Participant has failed to meet the primar
 - **Deadlines**: Participants and Mentors must submit Evaluations to the program administrators through the appropriate channel by the agreed deadlines set forth by both parties before the start date 
 - **Visibility**: Evaluations submitted by a Participant will only be visible to the Program Administrators
 - **Grading; Missing Deadlines**: 
-    - If Participant receives a failing grade on the Phase 1 Evaluation period, the Participant will be removed from the Program.
+    - If the Participant receives a failing grade on the Phase 1 Evaluation period, the Participant will be removed from the Program.
     - The Mentor will evaluate the Participant's Project Submissions based on the work done from the beginning of the work period until the start of the evaluation period. Any work done during the evaluation period will be considered for the next evaluation period.
     - The Mentor will evaluate the Participant's Project Submissions against the Project Criteria.
     - If a Mentor fails to submit an Evaluation by the applicable deadline, the Participant will not receive the stipend for that Evaluation period.
-- **Final Project Materials**: AsyncAPI mentorship program Participants must submit their Final Project Materials through the Organizations' Github account by the Final Evaluation deadline. If a participant fails to do so, the Participant will be deemed to have received a failing grade on the Final Evaluation, regardless of the actual grade the Participant received from the Mentor.
+- **Final Project Materials**: AsyncAPI mentorship program Participants must submit their Final Project Materials through the Organization Github account by the Final Evaluation deadline. If a participant fails to do so, the Participant will be deemed to have received a failing grade on the Final Evaluation, regardless of the actual grade the Participant received from the Mentor.
 
 
 ## Payment
 
-The AsyncAPI participants may receive stipends from AsyncAPI, and stipends are at AsyncAPI's sole discretion and are not adjusted to the cost of living. All participants will receive an equal amount of stipends during the program participation. 
+The AsyncAPI participants may receive stipends from AsyncAPI, which are at AsyncAPI's sole discretion and are not adjusted to the cost of living. All participants will receive an equal amount of stipends during the program participation. 
 
-- Each Participant who has received a passing Phase 1 Evaluation may receive a stipend after the Phase 1 Evaluation deadline.
-- Each Participant who has received a passing Final Phase Evaluation and who has submitted the Final Phase Evaluation of their Mentor on time may receive a stipend after the Final Phase Evaluation deadline.
-- Stipends are issued by the last day of the month to all Participants who received passing evaluations from their Mentor for that month. If an evaluation is submitted by a Mentor after the 28th of the month, the stipend payment will be issued to the Participant by the last day of the next month.
+- To qualify for a stipend, each participant must pass both the Phase 1 and Final Phase Evaluation and complete all required tasks.
+- Stipends will be issued by the last day of each month to participants who receive passing evaluations from their mentor for that month.
 
-AsyncAPI is not required to pay any stipends to any Participant that violates any applicable regulation.
+AsyncAPI is not required to pay any stipends to any Participant who violates any applicable regulation.
 
 ## References
 

tweets/recurring-discuss-ideas/2024-12-01.tweet

@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+Do you have some nice ideas for #AsyncAPI-related tools? Do you want to validate and share with the AsyncAPI community?
+
+Drop it 👇 and let us have an open discussion 🚀
+
+https://github.com/asyncapi/community/discussions/categories/ideas

tweets/recurring-slack-link/2024-11-23.tweet

@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+✨ Did you know #AsyncAPI is on Slack? ✨ 
+
+Join our Slack workspace to chat with anyone from our Open-Source community! 
+
+🔗 asyncapi.com/slack-invite 
+
+Ask for help and help others too. 💪🏿💪🏽🦾

tweets/recurring-slack-link/2024-11-30.tweet

@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+✨ Did you know #AsyncAPI is on Slack? ✨ 
+
+Join our Slack workspace to chat with anyone from our Open-Source community! 
+
+🔗 asyncapi.com/slack-invite 
+
+Ask for help and help others too. 💪🏿💪🏽🦾

tweets/recurring-slack-link/2024-12-07.tweet

@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+✨ Did you know #AsyncAPI is on Slack? ✨ 
+
+Join our Slack workspace to chat with anyone from our Open-Source community! 
+
+🔗 asyncapi.com/slack-invite 
+
+Ask for help and help others too. 💪🏿💪🏽🦾

tweets/recurring-slack-link/2024-12-14.tweet

@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+✨ Did you know #AsyncAPI is on Slack? ✨ 
+
+Join our Slack workspace to chat with anyone from our Open-Source community! 
+
+🔗 asyncapi.com/slack-invite 
+
+Ask for help and help others too. 💪🏿💪🏽🦾