Updated welcome message for the Bioconductor Community Slack workspace

Recently, we updated our welcome message in Bioconductor Slack to help new members get oriented and involved more easily. Here’s the updated welcome message:

Welcome to the Bioconductor Community Slack Workspace! 🎉

Please start by reading our Code of Conduct. It underscores the values all participants are encouraged to uphold, aiming to foster:

Diversity and inclusivity
Kindness and a welcoming environment
Openness regarding software implementations

Get Involved:

#introductions: Introduce yourself and meet the community.
#developers-forum: Connect with other developers to discuss topics of interest.
#education-and-training: Engage with educators and explore training topics.
#jobs: Discover or post opportunities relevant to the Bioconductor community.
#events: Share and find information about upcoming conferences, workshops, talks, and other events. Use this channel for advertising events and connecting with Bioconductor colleagues attending them.

Explore More Channels: Check our channel directory for a full list of channels and their activities. Interested in starting a new channel? Visit #channel-requests to propose your idea!

Special Note for Outreachy Applicants:

#outreachy: If you are here as part of the Outreachy program, please join the #outreachy channel specifically set up for discussions related to Outreachy participants.

Need Help?

Using Bioconductor Packages: For questions about using Bioconductor packages, please visit our support site. This resource is tailored for users needing assistance with using packages.
Developing Bioconductor Packages: For questions related to developing or maintaining Bioconductor packages, the bioc-devel mailing list is your go-to resource for support from fellow developers.

Feedback Wanted: We value your perspective! Feel free to send a direct message to me, @Maria Doyle, your community manager. I'm here to listen and help you navigate our community.

We're thrilled to have you here! Whether you're here to learn or share, we look forward to having you as part of our community.

This welcome message aims to make the start of new members in the Bioconductor Community Slack Workspace smooth and informative. If you have any questions, need further assistance, or have feedback, don’t hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for being part of our community!