Hello readers!
My name is Durlabh Pathak, and I am currently pursuing my undergraduate degree in Computer Science & Engineering at Manipal University Jaipur. I'll be sharing my progress during the Google Summer of Code 2023 program here. My involvement revolves around two projects, namely "UI Improvements for Subscription Management" and "System-Wide User Defaults."

What did I do this week?

My main goal continues to be gaining a thorough understanding of the system-wide user defaults and their intended functionality within the existing system. In pursuit of this, I started developing a basic user interface for the system-wide user defaults in my local development environment. Unfortunately, I encountered difficulties in accessing certain features due to a malfunctioning environment, which hindered my progress. However, I have since resolved this issue by setting up a new local environment. This setback has provided me with an opportunity for improvement, as it has made me aware of previously unknown options in the previous build. Therefore, I am now building upon this knowledge..

What is next?

I am still focused on my objective of finalizing the basic HTML design for the user interface. The goal is to create a user-friendly and intuitive interface that enables site administrators to set default options for new subscribers across all lists in the system. Once the frontend development is complete, my next step will be to establish the necessary backend connectivity. This ensures a seamless interaction between the user interface and the underlying functionality of the system.

Did I get stuck anywhere?

I didn't encounter any difficulties this week, but I need to accelerate my timeline in order to compensate for previous setbacks.

Hello readers!
My name is Durlabh Pathak, and I am currently pursuing my undergraduate degree in Computer Science & Engineering at Manipal University Jaipur. I'll be sharing my progress during the Google Summer of Code 2023 program here. My involvement revolves around two projects, namely "UI Improvements for Subscription Management" and "System-Wide User Defaults."

What did I do this week?

My main focus was to gain a deep understanding of the system-wide user defaults and how they should function within the existing system. I also started working on building a basic user interface for the system-wide user defaults in my local development environment.

What is next?

My next task is to complete the basic HTML design for the user interface. This involves creating an intuitive and user-friendly interface that allows site administrators to define default options for new subscribers across all lists within the system. Once the frontend is in place, I will begin working on the backend connectivity to ensure that the UI interacts seamlessly with the underlying functionality.

Did I get stuck anywhere?

I did encounter a setback during the week. My local development environment started giving me numerous errors, which hindered my progress. To overcome this obstacle, I decided to redo and recreate a new local environment. Although this setback has caused a slight delay, I managed to resolve the issues and get back on track. Should be able to cover up in the coming week.

Hello readers!
My name is Durlabh Pathak, and I am currently pursuing my undergraduate degree in Computer Science & Engineering at Manipal University Jaipur. I'll be sharing my progress during the Google Summer of Code 2023 program here. My involvement revolves around two projects, namely "UI Improvements for Subscription Management" and "System-Wide User Defaults."

What did I do this week?

I focused on configuring the required repositories for both projects. This involved setting up the development environment and ensuring that all dependencies were in place. Additionally, I conducted thorough local testing to verify that everything was functioning as intended.

What is next?

My next task involves the development of a new section in Postorius. This section will empower site administrators to establish system-wide user defaults. By utilizing this feature, admins can define default options for new subscribers across all lists within the system. To accomplish this, I plan to extend the current schema of the Mailman3 database in the coming week.

Did I get stuck anywhere?

Fortunately, I did not encounter any significant obstacles during the week and managed to handle all tasks smoothly.