Mentee(s) Names and Contact Info
Name: Shashank Kumar
Email: shashank.kumar.phe22@itbhu.ac.in
LFXID: Shashank Kumar 4-Yr B.Tech.: Pharmaceutical Engg. & Tech., IIT(BHU)
Volunteer Mentee
Name: Harshit Malhotra
Email: harshitmalhotra99@gmail.com
LFXID: @harshitmalhotraa
Deliverables
Conduct comprehensive review and draft a detailed project plan for web3j-android improvements.
Update minSDKVersion and targetSDKVersion, ensuring broad Android compatibility.
Review and update dependencies, resolving deprecated APIs and optimizing the build process.
Propose and implement a streamlined versioning strategy aligned with web3j core releases.
Develop and execute a comprehensive testing suite, finalizing the library for official release.
Timeline
| Week | Task/Plan | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 03 - June 23 | On boarding/orientation sessions. Meet with the mentors, discuss project implementation details, deliverables and scope. Prepare the project plan. | |
| June 24 - July 7 | Conduct comprehensive review of current web3j-android architecture, dependencies, and Android development guidelines. Identify key areas for improvement and potential challenges. Draft a detailed project plan outlining milestones and deliverables. | |
| July 8 - July 22 | Engage with the community and stakeholders to gather feedback and suggestions. Set up the new Android branch and initial documentation. | |
| July 22 - July 26 | 1ST QUARTER MENTEE EVALUATION | |
| July 27 - August 18 | Update minSDKVersion and targetSDKVersion, ensuring broad Android compatibility. Refactor the existing codebase to improve compatibility on Android. | |
| August 19 - September 01 | Review and update dependencies, resolving deprecated APIs and optimizing the build process. | |
| September 02 - September 06 | MIDTERM EVALUATIONS | |
| September 08 - September 22 | Propose and implement a streamlined versioning strategy aligned with web3j core releases. | |
| September 23 - October 19 | Develop and execute a comprehensive testing suite, finalizing the library for official release. | |
| October 14 - October 18 | 3RD QUARTER MENTEE EVALUATION | |
| October 19 - November 10 | Write detailed documentation for the library, including usage examples, setup guides, and contribution guidelines. Announce the release to the community through blog posts, social media, and developer forums. | |
| November 11 - November 29 | FINAL MENTEE EVALUATION |