OWASP Snapshot Development Plan

1. Define Update Frequency & Scope

• Goal: Establish the frequency and boundaries of the updates (e.g., daily, weekly, or monthly).
• Tasks:
  • Decide on the update period (daily, weekly, or monthly).
  • Set clear boundaries for the content (projects, chapters, events, blog posts, news).
  • Identify how updates will be sourced (automated data, manual curation, etc.).

2. Data Collection & Integration

• Goal: Gather and structure data for OWASP projects, chapters, events, and other relevant news.
• Tasks:
  • Automate data fetching from Nest database.
  • Create standardized data templates for each type of content (e.g., project summaries, chapter highlights).

3. Develop Automated Content Pipeline

• Goal: Set up an automated system to generate and curate summary updates.
• Tasks:
  • Build scripts to pull information from OWASP repositories, events, and news sources.
  • Implement APIs or GraphQL endpoints to fetch project, chapter, and event data.
  • Set up automated content generation to summarize key activities.

4. Digest Emails/Newsletter

• Goal: Set up automated daily or weekly emails summarizing activity on OWASP projects, chapters, and other relevant updates.
• Tasks:
  • Allow users to select projects, chapters, and topics they want to follow.
  • Implement a system to automatically compile summaries of these followed projects/events into daily or weekly newsletters.
  • Include digestable summaries of:
    • New project developments.
    • Key issues, pull requests, or contributions.
    • Upcoming events and deadlines.
    • Featured blog posts, news, or community updates.
  • Implement email templates for clean and organized presentation of the content.
  • Enable subscription management so users can choose the frequency of newsletters (daily, weekly, etc.).

5. Design & Create Content Layout

• Goal: Create a clean, user-friendly layout for the Snapshot updates, both on the web and in email form.
• Tasks:
  • Design a flexible format for the snapshot that can accommodate different types of content (text, links, images).
  • Ensure compatibility with email clients for digest emails/newsletters.
  • Include key categories like:
    • New projects created.
    • Top issues or pull requests.
    • Highlighted events and upcoming dates.
    • Major blog posts and OWASP news.
  • Implement a section to showcase community involvement, such as contributions from volunteers.

6. Implement Reporting Features

• Goal: Provide tools for users to access and filter through Snapshot updates.
• Tasks:
  • Develop filtering options to allow users to search for specific projects, events, or chapters.
  • Enable easy navigation between different types of content (projects, events, news).
  • Set up an archive system for past snapshots and newsletters.

7. User Feedback Mechanism

• Goal: Enable the community to provide feedback on Snapshot content and format.
• Tasks:
  • Include a feedback form or voting system to gauge user satisfaction and interest.
  • Collect suggestions for improving the Snapshot and addressing missing content.
  • Implement analytics to track which parts of the Snapshot and newsletters are most engaging to the community.

8. Notification & Subscription System

• Goal: Allow users to subscribe to Snapshot updates and digest emails.
• Tasks:
  • Develop a notification system (email, Slack, etc.) to alert users when new Snapshots or newsletters are published.
  • Allow users to subscribe to receive updates for specific topics (e.g., OWASP projects, chapters, events).
  • Integrate social media sharing options to broaden visibility.

9. Final Testing & Deployment

• Goal: Ensure the system is fully functional before launch.
• Tasks:
  • Test the data integration and content curation pipeline for accuracy and reliability.
  • Conduct user testing to gather feedback on the Snapshot format, newsletter design, and usability.
  • Launch the first Snapshot update, followed by a feedback collection phase.

10. Continuous Improvement

• Goal: Regularly refine and improve the Snapshot and digest email system based on feedback and evolving needs.
• Tasks:
  • Regularly review community feedback and identify areas for improvement.
  • Update content pipeline and design as OWASP projects, chapters, and events evolve.
  • Expand the Snapshot to include new features, such as interactive maps or graphs summarizing community activity.