Google Season of Docs 2019 - exploration phase

Hi,

Somewhat late in the project exploration phase, I'd like to express my 
interest in the GSoD initiative. I'm currently employed at Postgres 
Professional as a full-time tech writer, and I see it as a good 
opportunity to get more involved with the PostgreSQL community.

Judging by the scope of suggested projects and several threads in 
pgsql-docs, a better getting started experience is wanted by many. As I 
lack technical background, this was (and still is) a major roadblock for 
me to get deeper understanding of PostgreSQL. I yet have to compose the 
actual proposal, but I think we should take into account the following 
threads:

  * Craig Ringer. Updating the intro for packages - improve usability,
    reduce new user confusion
    <https://www.postgresql.org/message-id/flat/CAMsr%2BYG8vtnqtiK-6uLkP9cEmRviUWKWS_RJ_LqTMwf8tWY-Kw%40mail.gmail.com>
  * Lætitia Avrot. Tutorial section of documentation: enhancements
    needed
    <https://www.postgresql.org/message-id/flat/CAB_COdjnQtDcg454fZxSM0u--VvJdTuD2heBsXCskQRpAo%3Dabw%40mail.gmail.com>

Another option would be improving the full-text search chapter, which is 
currently not on the project list, but looks like it can be expanded 
with advanced full-text search configuration opportunities.

Some info on my experience:

  * Install-related docs I've created for Postgres Professional:
    https://postgrespro.com/docs/enterprise/11/installation-bin
  * A summary of my prior experience on LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmantrov/


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Liudmila Mantrova
Technical writer at Postgres Professional: http://www.postgrespro.com
The Russian Postgres Company