April 2019 Summaries

Kong is seeking to collaborate with technical writers through the Season of Docs program to enhance its open-source documentation, which will undergo significant refactoring. This initiative aims to strengthen the connection between technical writers and open-source projects by pairing them with mentors to guide them in real-world projects. The focus will be on improving existing guides, enhancing accessibility, and identifying hidden assumptions within the documentation. Additionally, technical writers will contribute to expanding Kong's style and technical writing guides to establish a robust framework for future documentation efforts. Interested participants can learn more about Kong's community and get involved by contacting Kevin Chen for further information.

Kong API Summit will take place on October 2-3 at the Hilton Union Square in San Francisco, focusing on the future of software development and modern service architectures. The event aims to provide a platform for learning and experimentation with new technologies and practical solutions, gathering members of the Kong community, industry contributors, and thought leaders. Attendees can expect to gain insights into new strategies, technical problem-solving, and hands-on experience with Kong's latest features and popular open-source projects. The call for speakers is open until June 16, inviting community experts to share their experiences and best practices, with accepted speakers receiving a complimentary VIP ticket. Following last year's successful inaugural event, this year's summit promises to be larger and more engaging, with details on registration and agenda to be announced soon.

Kong is embarking on a global tour to participate in AWS Global Summits across various cities, including Anaheim, Amsterdam, Sydney, Atlanta, London, Chicago, and New York City, where the cloud computing community will engage in discussions on AWS core topics and emerging software trends. At each free event, attendees can visit Kong's booth for insightful conversations on microservices, API strategies, and cloud-native architectures, as well as enjoy giveaways. Interested individuals can schedule one-on-one meetings with the Kong team to explore how Kong's solutions align with their API strategies by filling out a form and mentioning their local AWS Summit.