diff --git a/pages/community.md b/pages/community.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..37ad7821 --- /dev/null +++ b/pages/community.md @@ -0,0 +1,43 @@ +--- +layout: page +title: Community +order: 5 +--- + +MDAnalysis is developed and maintained as a freely available, open-source project by a global community of scientists. Our community adheres to our [Code of Conduct]({{ site.baseurl }}/pages/conduct/) and welcomes everyone to participate—whether through GitHub Discussions, issue reports, or code contributions. + +All contributors to the MDAnalysis library and its subprojects are acknowledged +in a file called `AUTHORS` in each source code repository and in the list of +contributions; for example, see the [`AUTHORS` file for mdanalysis](https://github.com/MDAnalysis/mdanalysis/blob/develop/package/AUTHORS) and the [contributors for +mdanalysis](https://github.com/MDAnalysis/mdanalysis/graphs/contributors). + +MDAnalysis is widely used in scientific research and is described in various [academic publications]({{site.baseurl}}/pages/citations/). It also serves as the foundation for several other [molecular dynamics tools]({{site.baseurl}}/pages/mdakits/). + +This page provides an overview of **how you can engage with the MDAnalysis community, where to seek support, and how to participate**. + +## Stay Updated + +Follow our official channels for news, updates, and major announcements: + +- [Blog]({{ site.baseurl }}/blog/) — News, development highlights, tutorials, and releases. +- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/mdanalysis/) — Professional networking, project updates, event announcements, and industry connections. +- [Bluesky](https://bsky.app/profile/mdanalysis.bsky.social) — Community-driven discussions and project insights. + +## Ask Questions & Get Help + +Need help with MDAnalysis? Choose the right platform for your needs: + +- [GitHub Discussions]({{ site.mailinglists.discussion.url }}) — Best for technical questions, feature discussions, and best practices. +- [Discord]({{ site.discord.invite }}) — Ideal for quick questions, casual discussions, and interacting with core developers. +- [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/MDAnalysis/mdanalysis/issues) — Report bugs, suggest features, and track ongoing developments. + +## Contribute + +If you are interested in contributing to MDAnalysis, visit our [Contribute]({{ site.baseurl }}/pages/contribute/) page for guidelines on how to get involved. Whether it’s improving documentation, fixing bugs, or adding new features, every contribution helps strengthen the project and its community. + + + + + + +