It’s time to mark your calendars for one of the most exciting Joomla events of the year. Get ready for the return of the Pizza, Bugs & Fun (PBF) event, scheduled for 26th August 2023.
An event for Joomla enthusiasts to merge passion, knowledge and of course a slice of your favourite pizza!
Before we get started, let's give a big thank you to our sponsor IONOS, for their continued support of Pizza, Bugs & Fun. IONOS is a leading provider of web hosting and cloud computing services.
So what is Pizza, Bugs & Fun?
For those new to the Joomla family, Pizza, Bugs and Fun (PBF) is a worldwide event where Joomla enthusiasts, designers and developers from around the globe come together at various locations to eat pizza, squash bugs, and have fun!
Testing patches is the main activity at a PDF event as there are numerous pull requests (program changes) waiting to be included in the Joomla code. A pull request must be tested at least twice before it makes it into Joomla. Other roles include writing Joomla documentation and testing new features.
So, Do I Need to be a Developer or Programmer to Take Part?
No, we welcome everyone, irrespective of their technical prowess. Whether you’re a Developer, Designer or simply a Joomla user, we need you. The event presents a unique chance to contribute to the Joomla Project. There are three levels of participation, detailed as follows:
Explorer:
Create new Joomla documentation and or translate Joomla Documentation for the official manuals (JDocs/Manual)
Adventurer:
Patchtester, testing already existing fixes and features to give feedback and approve them when they’re working
Conqueror:
Programmer, fixing issues, improving code.
PBF Locations
Online locations will be available around the world via a video server and hopefully even some in-person event locations too!
How to Get Involved…
If you’re interested in getting involved in Pizza Bugs & Fun, there a few things you can do:
Join the Mattermost Channel to attend:
No need to register, simply join the OR - PBF Mattermost Channel shown below. And, on the day you will be able to join in at any time and select a task that you feel comfortable with.
Join the Conversation:
Join the conversation, ask questions, offer help or simply chat by joining the PBF Mattermost Group. https://joomlacommunity.cloud.mattermost.com/main/channels/or-pbf
Spread the Word and Share the Fun!
We’ll be promoting the event on all our official social media channels so please comment, like and share. Use the hashtags #PBF23 and #Joomla.
I’d Like to Host a PBF
Interested in hosting a PBF? Want to know more? We can give you all the help you need including training and ‘Best Practice Video Tutorial made available two weeks prior to the event. Just go to to the mattermost channel https://joomlacommunity.cloud.mattermost.com/main/channels/or-pbf for more information:
PBF Host FAQ’s
If you’re thinking of hosting an event location, you probably have some questions. Here’s an overview of what’s required:
In-Person
For an in-person event, you will need to organise a room for around seven to ten Joomlers.
Get a Room!
Organise a room for at least 7-10 Joomlers. The room must meet the following criteria:Free access for all participants
Free WiFi
Free ElectricitySufficient tables & chairsProjector & ScreenCutlery, Plates, napkins etc…
For more information visit the Pizza Bugs and Fun website:
https://www.pizza-bugs-fun.com/en/guides/host-a-location
Get Connected with GitHub and JDocs
Make sure every participant has a GitHub and Joomla! Docs Account.No idea how to do this? Stay tuned, we’ll have some free training sessions soon, where we walk you through all the steps.
Order Pizza & Drinks
Ensure that there is enough water and soft drinks for all participants and a pizza for everyone at lunchtime.
Keep Your Receipts
Keep your receipts for food and non-alcoholic drinks so you can be reimbursed after the event.
So, What’s In It For Me?
You help to bring our beloved CMS to the next level. How cool is that?
Meet Joomlers from all over the world virtually and in real life.
Free pizza. (or any local food worth a pizza)
Free soft drinks all day, yep it’s a flat rate!
Free fun…
The success of the Pizza, Bugs and Fun event lies in the collaborative efforts of the Joomla community. Let's come together on the 26th of August, armed with an appetite for both pizza and progress. We can't wait to see you there!
Cheers to community, coding, bug squashing, pizza, and lots of fun!