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Community Bonding Meetings and Activities

Introduction Meeting​

Date: May 12, 2025

This was the inaugural meeting of the community bonding period for GSoC 2025. Mentors and contributors introduced themselves and shared their backgrounds. An overview of the Fossology community, their goals, ongoing initiatives, and typical workflows were presented. Expectations around communication, contribution practices, and the structure of the GSoC program were discussed. The session concluded with a Q&A where contributors asked questions and clarified doubts.

Meeting 1​

Date: May 26, 2025

Attendees​

  • Devanshi Sachan

  • Katharina Ettinger

  • Shaheem Azmal M MD

  • Tiyasa Kundu

Discussion Points​

  • Discussed the overall project direction, contributor responsibilities, and scope of the UX redesign work.

  • Identified specific interface areas for improvement based on usability and complexity.

  • Explored current design pain points and aligned on the approach for evaluating them.

  • Addressed expected challenges and clarified how and when mentorship support would be needed.

Meeting 2​

Date: May 29, 2025

A joint meeting covering progress updates across all projects. Contributors shared their initial findings and discussed preferred working styles and schedules. Support expectations and communication preferences were aligned. Mentors emphasized the importance of regular sync-ups and active engagement within the community.

Activities Done​

  • Set up Fossology and explored its core features, task flows, and workflows from a novice user perspective.

  • Familiarized myself with the tool’s current information architecture and navigation structure.

  • Conducted a VIMM (Visual, Intellectual, Motor, and Memory) analysis on key screens and shared a detailed document for mentor feedback.

  • Reviewed previous usability testing documents and analyzed existing redesigned screens to identify recurring issues and improvement opportunities.

  • Studied Fossology’s design system, including layout structure, spacing, typography, and color usage to ensure consistency in future redesigns.