We have three platforms where we discuss or document our annotation work:
- Slack for discussing vocabulary and reporting issues with the annotation tools
- Confluence for documenting guidance and reporting vocabulary issues
- JIRA where vocabulary issue tickets are logged and software development work is tracked
Anyone working on LinkedData should have access to these tools.
If you do not yet have access contact Deirdre Beecher.
Slack
What do we use Slack for?
- to communicate directly with each other or in groups
- to share files and posts
- to post udpates on annotation guidance, tool development and troubleshooting
What can I post to the annotation channel?
- comments & suggestions
- general questions about annotation issues
- request for help with annotations (or if you want someone to check your annotation)
- reporting issues with the tools
How do I post to the #annotation channel
- just type and hit your enter key
- to alert a particular member of the team insert @ before their name
- remember that posts in this channel can be viewed by all members
How do I send a direct (private) message
If you wish to send a private message to one or more people use the direct message option:
- Click on + beside Direct Message at the bottom of the lefthand column
- Begin to type name of contact in the search box and the name will arrive at the top of the list beneath the search box
- Enter multiple names if you wish to create a group
- When ready click on GO
Confluence
What do we use Confluence for?
- storing our guidanace documents
- creating spaces and pages for keeping notes
- requesting terms
CRG Space
- Each CRG has their own Space in Confluence where they can store any documentation related to their annotation work - how you want to use this space is entirely up to you!
- On the main page of this Space a form has been provide for reporting vocabulary issues
- To find your Space click on found on the blue menu bar at the top of the page, and then on Space directory to search
- Information on how to add new pages or edit existing ones in your Space can be found HERE.
Annotation Guidance
- Annotation Knowledge Base is where you can find all our guidance
Block email notifications
When changes are being made to various pages you may receive a number of unwanted email alerts. If you wish to block them please see Blocking notifications from Confluence.
JIRA
What do we use JIRA for?
- tracking software development
- logging vocabulary requests
our two boards are LDD and LDO
Requesting vocabulary terms
- Each request generates a JIRA ticket which in turn creates further discussion about individual terms on JIRA
- If you are asked for feedback about a vocab request, you will receive an email notification from JIRA
Search JIRA for vocabulary issues
- within JIRA it is possible to search for any requests that you have made
- you can limit your search to your name, Group, PICO etc.
The following are some examples of how to search for your requests
Search by requester/reporter name
Search by Cochrane Group