= Welcome to the Haiku development tracker =

== Logging in ==
To [/login login] you will need an account for [http://dev.haiku-os.org this service]. If you do not have an account, you can [/register register] one by clicking the link in at the top. When creating a new account, be certain to '''provide your email address''' as it is necessary to obtain basic ticket modification privileges. Be sure to '''check your spam folder''' shortly afterwards, as the AccountVerificationEmail usually ends up there.

== Using the tracker ==
 1. Read BugTrackerEtiquette. This mentions what content is appropriate, where to seek additional assistance, and peculiarities with our bug tracker.
 1. Read BugTrackerEtiquette and yes, we mean this. 
 1. ReportingBugs details what information to include on bug reports and how to obtain it. 
 1. SubmittingPatches mentions the preferred way for creating patches.

Have a look at TicketLife for more information on what will happen to your ticket during its lifetime.

== Browsing the source ==

This installation provides a way for you to [/browser browse] through the source. Use the [/browser Browse Source] button in the navigation bar above to start at the root of the source tree.

== Useful information ==

This Wiki stores some useful information that you might want to look at:

 * ApiDocumentationStatus contains a list of the current work on the API documentation. Also, have a look at the [http://haiku-os.org/about/teams/documentation team page].
 * EasyTasks contains a list of tasks that can be an entry point for new contributors.
 * FutureHaikuFeatures lists functionality that would be well appreciated.
 * FutureHaikuFileSystem is a place to brainstorm Haiku's file system after R1.
 * [wiki:APIChangesOnCompatibilityDrop] is a collection of API changes we intend to make as soon as we drop BeOS backward compatibility.
 * PackageManagerIdeas is a place to hash out ideas regarding Haiku's package management (and creation).
 * [wiki:HaikuCodingGuidelinesVIM] is a small script that will detect some guideline violations for vim.
 * [http://dev.haiku-os.org/browser/haiku/trunk/src/tools/checkstyle HaikuCodingStyleChecker] is a python program that will detect some guideline violations.
 * The [http://www.haiku-os.org/development/coding-guidelines Coding Guidelines] are expected to be followed.