diff -r 57b2525fa1ee faq.rst
--- a/faq.rst	Tue Jul 14 21:27:24 2015 -0400
+++ b/faq.rst	Wed Jul 22 17:50:50 2015 -0700
@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@
 Communications
 ==============
 
+.. _general-questions:
 
 Where should I ask general Python questions?
 --------------------------------------------
@@ -89,6 +90,7 @@
 
 .. _python-dev: http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-dev
 
+.. _faq-issue-resolution:
 
 What if I disagree with an issue resolution on the tracker?
 -----------------------------------------------------------
@@ -116,6 +118,8 @@
 .. _full list of developers: https://hg.python.org/committers.txt
 
 
+.. _standards-behaviour:
+
 What standards of behaviour are expected in these communication channels?
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
diff -r 57b2525fa1ee help.rst
--- a/help.rst	Tue Jul 14 21:27:24 2015 -0400
+++ b/help.rst	Wed Jul 22 17:50:50 2015 -0700
@@ -25,6 +25,7 @@
 
 .. _freenode: http://freenode.net/
 
+.. _help-core-mentorship:
 
 Core Mentorship
 ---------------
@@ -38,6 +39,7 @@
 
 .. _Python Mentors: http://pythonmentors.com
 
+.. _help-mailing-lists:
 
 Mailing Lists
 -------------
diff -r 57b2525fa1ee index.rst
--- a/index.rst	Tue Jul 14 21:27:24 2015 -0400
+++ b/index.rst	Wed Jul 22 17:50:50 2015 -0700
@@ -2,17 +2,55 @@
 Python Developer's Guide
 ========================
 
-This guide is a comprehensive resource for :ref:`contributing <contributing>`
-to Python_ -- for both new and experienced contributors.  It is
+Welcome to the Python developer community's comprehensive resource for
+:ref:`contributing <contributing>` to Python_. The guide shares information that
+new, developing, and experienced contributors have found helpful. It is
 :ref:`maintained <helping-with-the-developers-guide>` by the same community
-that maintains Python.  We welcome your contributions to Python!
+that maintains Python, and we hope you will share it with others.
 
 
-Quick Start
------------
+Quick Start: Community workflow
+-------------------------------
 
-Here are the basic steps needed to get :ref:`set up <setup>` and contribute a
-patch:
+Our Python development community works to grow and improve the Python language.
+We also sustain and maintain many projects that support our developers. It's a
+big job with many contributors pitching in their time and ideas.
+
+To be an effective developer, these community workflow actions are critical:
+
+1. Use `Python Mentors`_ and its :ref:`core mentorship <help-core-mentorship>`
+   resources.
+
+2. Learn the :ref:`mailing lists <help-mailing-lists>` and use them effectively.
+
+  * `tutor`_, `python-help`_, `python-list`_ for
+    :ref:`general questions <general-questions>`
+  * `python-ideas`_ for :ref:`suggesting new features <suggesting-changes>`
+  * `python-dev`_ for current development, release mechanics and maintenance,
+    and :ref:`issue resolution of disagreements <faq-issue-resolution>`
+  * `python-bugs-list`_, `new-bugs-announce`_
+  * `docs`_
+
+3. Respect community expectations.
+
+4. Strive for high :ref:`standards of behavior <standards-behaviour>`.
+
+  * Everyone makes mistakes. Apologize if you do.
+  * When we disagree, please keep discussion on the issue and its improvement.
+  * Avoid rehashing history. Offer constructive options and be open to
+    compromise.
+  * Consider that developers contribute care and time to do their best.
+  * Pause and recharge as needed.
+
+Constructive community workflow creates more opportunities for Python
+excellence. Be a part of it!
+
+
+Quick Start: Code development
+-----------------------------
+
+Here are the basic steps needed to :ref:`set up <setup>` your development
+environment and contribute a patch:
 
 1. :ref:`Get the source code <checkout>`::
 
@@ -40,8 +78,10 @@
    with :file:`./python.exe`.  On Windows, use :file:`python.bat` or
    check the :ref:`Windows instructions <win-python.exe>`.  With Python 2.7,
    replace ``test`` with ``test.regrtest``.
+
 4. Make the :doc:`patch <patch>`.
-5. Submit it to the `issue tracker`_.
+
+5. Submit the patch to the `issue tracker`_.
 
 
 Quick Links
@@ -74,10 +114,10 @@
 * :doc:`help`
 * :doc:`patch`
 * :doc:`runtests`
-* Beginner tasks to become familiar with the development process
+* Starter tasks to become familiar with the development process
     * :doc:`docquality`
     * :doc:`coverage`
-* Advanced tasks for once you are comfortable
+* Additional tasks for once you are comfortable with the development process
     * :doc:`silencewarnings`
     * Fixing issues found by the :doc:`buildbots <buildbots>`
     * :doc:`fixingissues`
@@ -232,3 +272,11 @@
 .. _IronPython: http://ironpython.net/
 .. _Stackless: http://www.stackless.com/
 .. _Issue tracker: http://bugs.python.org/
+.. _python-ideas: http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-ideas
+.. _python-dev: http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-dev
+.. _tutor: http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor
+.. _python-help: http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-help
+.. _python-list: http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
+.. _docs: http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/docs
+.. _python-bugs-list: http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-bugs-list
+.. _new-bugs-announce: http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/new-bugs-announce