Okay, let’s talk about getting the sponsors listed for the ‘luke’ thing I’ve been working on. It was one of those tasks that needed doing, you know? Felt overdue to properly show who’s backing the project.
So, first off, I had to actually figure out who all the sponsors were. Sounds simple, right? But the info was kinda scattered. Some folks sponsored through one platform, some directly, a few just sent a message saying they’d chipped in. So, I spent a good chunk of time digging through old emails, checking payment notifications, and looking at the platform dashboards. My main goal was just getting a solid list of names. I put them all into a simple text file first, just raw names, so I wouldn’t lose track.
Gathering the Details
Once I had the basic list, I double-checked it. Didn’t want to miss anyone, that would be bad. I went back through my sources one more time. Accuracy was key here. For some, I wasn’t sure if they wanted their company name or personal name listed, so I shot off a few quick messages to clarify. Most got back pretty quick.
Deciding Where to Put It
Next up: where does this list actually go? I thought about a few spots. Maybe a dedicated ‘Sponsors’ page on the project website? Or just stick it in the main README file? I decided the README was the best place to start. It’s right there when people first check out the project on places like GitHub. Easy to find, easy to update. A full webpage seemed like overkill for now.
Making the Actual List
Then came the actual listing part. I opened up the README file. I kept it really simple. Just a new section called ‘Sponsors’. I didn’t bother with fancy tiers like Gold or Silver yet, maybe later if we get way more support. For now, just a straightforward list.
My process looked something like this:
- Opened the main README file for editing.
- Added a clear heading, like `
Our Supporters
` or something similar.
- Listed each sponsor’s name clearly. Just a simple bullet point list.
- Checked the formatting to make sure it looked neat.
- Saved the file and committed the change.
And that was pretty much it. It wasn’t complicated, but it felt important to do. Giving credit where it’s due, you know? Now the trick is just remembering to add new sponsors as they come in. Gotta keep that list fresh.
