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## [Welcome! Please introduce yourself! 🤗](https://sef.discourse.group/t/welcome-please-introduce-yourself/7)

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**Author:** [@system](https://sef.discourse.group/u/system)\
**Replies:** 186\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 5:20pm UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/welcome-please-introduce-yourself/7 "2026-01-12T17:20:27Z")

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Welcome to the SEF Hive! Please introduce yourself here to other visitors. Let’s get to know each other!

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## [Timewasting Tech Memes](https://sef.discourse.group/t/timewasting-tech-memes/118)

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**Author:** [@Minuri\_Adasuriya](https://sef.discourse.group/u/Minuri_Adasuriya)\
**Replies:** 51\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2021, 5:11am UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/timewasting-tech-memes/118 "2021-09-10T05:11:14Z")

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## [Promoting Janeth as the admin of the SEF website](https://sef.discourse.group/t/promoting-janeth-as-the-admin-of-the-sef-website/182)

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**Author:** [@jaye](https://sef.discourse.group/u/jaye)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2022, 1:38pm UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/promoting-janeth-as-the-admin-of-the-sef-website/182 "2022-08-07T13:38:27Z")

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@Janeth\_Fernando has done a great job at improving SEF website, and also by reviewing other’s work. Considering his contributions, I recommend promoting him as the admin of SEF website. If there are any objections, kindl…

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## [Personal Blog updates of our Developers](https://sef.discourse.group/t/personal-blog-updates-of-our-developers/126)

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**Author:** [@YohanAvishke](https://sef.discourse.group/u/YohanAvishke)\
**Replies:** 42\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2021, 5:44pm UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/personal-blog-updates-of-our-developers/126 "2021-10-30T17:44:42Z")

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Hi all, We(Tech team) have decided to publish all our developer’s blog posts in this thread. We highly recommend your contribution to post new posts and supporting the existing posts as it will help you a lot to learn …

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## [Day 1: How can we make our pull requests easier for reviewers?](https://sef.discourse.group/t/day-1-how-can-we-make-our-pull-requests-easier-for-reviewers/42)

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**Author:** [@jaye](https://sef.discourse.group/u/jaye)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 5:59am UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/day-1-how-can-we-make-our-pull-requests-easier-for-reviewers/42 "2020-04-09T05:59:42Z")

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First, let’s admit it: reviewing pull requests is really hard. As a reviewer, it’s your responsibility to make sure that the code is correct and of high quality before it gets merged into master. You are expected to do…

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## [Avoiding conflicts in welcome PRs](https://sef.discourse.group/t/avoiding-conflicts-in-welcome-prs/338)

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**Author:** [@Pasindu\_Rupasinghe](https://sef.discourse.group/u/Pasindu_Rupasinghe)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2021, 4:01pm UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/avoiding-conflicts-in-welcome-prs/338 "2021-09-04T16:01:52Z")

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Problem - When developers send their welcome PR to the sef-dev repo, it will generate conflicts because the PR’s are sending to update the same JSON file. Suggested solutions - @jaye and @Gravewalker suggest Jekyll as…

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## [Designing Wireframes for ScholarX platform](https://sef.discourse.group/t/designing-wireframes-for-scholarx-platform/148)

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**Author:** [@jaye](https://sef.discourse.group/u/jaye)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 2:32am UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/designing-wireframes-for-scholarx-platform/148 "2020-08-14T02:32:20Z")

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Hi all, As per the discussion we had on the https://sef.discourse.group/t/design-forum-scholarx-platform-finalising-timeline/147, me @Gravewalker, and @Gimhan\_minion came up with the following wireframes for the applica…

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## [Updating AcadeMix page](https://sef.discourse.group/t/updating-academix-page/77)

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**Author:** [@Minuri\_Adasuriya](https://sef.discourse.group/u/Minuri_Adasuriya)\
**Replies:** 157\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2020, 8:32am UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/updating-academix-page/77 "2020-07-27T08:32:38Z")

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Request: Need a webpage for AcadeMix. Currently the AcadeMix option under Projects at https://sefglobal.org/ is directed to the postgrad google doc. There are a number of other resources we need to add to the page for it…

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## [Welcome to the ScholarX Squad 🕶](https://sef.discourse.group/t/welcome-to-the-scholarx-squad/321)

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**Author:** [@anjisvj](https://sef.discourse.group/u/anjisvj)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2021, 3:18am UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/welcome-to-the-scholarx-squad/321 "2021-10-19T03:18:54Z")

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This will be the beginning of the ScholarX team :partying\_face:. The main focus of the ScholarX squad is to work on the development of the ScholarX platform. Let’s work together to develop the ScholarX platform which is …

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## [Redesigning the "Students, Experts, Volunteers" Section](https://sef.discourse.group/t/redesigning-the-students-experts-volunteers-section/55)

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**Author:** [@piumal1999](https://sef.discourse.group/u/piumal1999)\
**Replies:** 94\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2020, 12:43pm UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/redesigning-the-students-experts-volunteers-section/55 "2020-09-09T12:43:19Z")

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We have to improve the design of the “Students, Experts, Volunteers” Section to have a more professional look under the thread https://sef.discourse.group/t/updating-the-landing-page/41. Here the current design is attach…

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## [Dev Team Weekly StandUps 2020](https://sef.discourse.group/t/dev-team-weekly-standups-2020/112)

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**Author:** [@Gravewalker](https://sef.discourse.group/u/Gravewalker)\
**Replies:** 35\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2020, 2:57pm UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/dev-team-weekly-standups-2020/112 "2020-12-19T14:57:18Z")

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Weekly meeting of the SEF-Dev team is where all the members of the Dev team get together to look back at the past week and discuss ongoing development. After the meeting, all the updates will be posted here. When: Eve…

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## [Welcome Kumuditha Udayanga to the Dev team](https://sef.discourse.group/t/welcome-kumuditha-udayanga-to-the-dev-team/316)

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**Author:** [@YohanAvishke](https://sef.discourse.group/u/YohanAvishke)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2021, 3:47am UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/welcome-kumuditha-udayanga-to-the-dev-team/316 "2021-07-12T03:47:50Z")

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It’s my pleasure to announce our newest team member @kumuditha\_udayanga :tada: His tremendous commitment to improving ScholarX platform is well appreciated. While working he displayed many talents including following se…

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## [Updating the Landing Page](https://sef.discourse.group/t/updating-the-landing-page/41)

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**Author:** [@akshika47](https://sef.discourse.group/u/akshika47)\
**Replies:** 114\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 8:21am UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/updating-the-landing-page/41 "2020-06-23T08:21:54Z")

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Hi everyone, This is my personal viewpoint. I would like to get everyone’s feedback. After the hero image, I am not satisfied with the UI aspect of the landing page of the web page. It does the job, but it could be impr…

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## [Design the Initial ERD of ScholarX](https://sef.discourse.group/t/design-the-initial-erd-of-scholarx/72)

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**Author:** [@Sumudu\_Mohottige](https://sef.discourse.group/u/Sumudu_Mohottige)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 6:12am UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/design-the-initial-erd-of-scholarx/72 "2020-10-22T06:12:22Z")

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As per the discussions held and the requirements gathered, I will be designing the initial Entity-Relationship Diagram related to the project. On completion of the task, the following will be identified; The entities …

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## [Replace the json files with google sheets](https://sef.discourse.group/t/replace-the-json-files-with-google-sheets/296)

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**Author:** [@Gajindu\_Bandara](https://sef.discourse.group/u/Gajindu_Bandara)\
**Replies:** 89\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2021, 4:34am UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/replace-the-json-files-with-google-sheets/296 "2021-08-22T04:34:08Z")

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As it is easier to update the site information with a google sheet than using a JSON file. I’m trying to use a google sheet to update the site information @jaye @Gravewalker

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## [Improving the email notification system in ScholarX platform](https://sef.discourse.group/t/improving-the-email-notification-system-in-scholarx-platform/255)

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**Author:** [@Dilshan\_Naveen](https://sef.discourse.group/u/Dilshan_Naveen)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2021, 6:24pm UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/improving-the-email-notification-system-in-scholarx-platform/255 "2021-04-27T18:24:12Z")

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When the Current system needs to send email notifications it waits until all emails deliver then send’s the response to the front-end, the problem is it takes at least 5 seconds to send an email to one email account and …

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## [Developing AcadeMix Backend](https://sef.discourse.group/t/developing-academix-backend/94)

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**Author:** [@Gravewalker](https://sef.discourse.group/u/Gravewalker)\
**Replies:** 38\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 1:57pm UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/developing-academix-backend/94 "2020-08-10T13:57:17Z")

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We need to come up with a solid structure for the backend of the AcadeMix project. As we have discussed in the weekly meeting first we are gonna come up with the structure, identify the database requirement. After that,…

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## [Knowledge Sharing Sessions By The DevTeam](https://sef.discourse.group/t/knowledge-sharing-sessions-by-the-devteam/222)

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**Author:** [@miluckshan-j](https://sef.discourse.group/u/miluckshan-j)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2021, 1:39am UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/knowledge-sharing-sessions-by-the-devteam/222 "2021-06-14T01:39:52Z")

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As discussed in the previous meeting, we have decided to organise a bi-weekly session amongst the @DevTeam where we would do a presentation on a particular topic. The main objective of this initiative is to spread knowl…

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## [Improve readability of our repository's codes](https://sef.discourse.group/t/improve-readability-of-our-repositorys-codes/333)

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**Author:** [@Akeel\_malik](https://sef.discourse.group/u/Akeel_malik)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2021, 3:55am UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/improve-readability-of-our-repositorys-codes/333 "2021-07-29T03:55:11Z")

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We can upgrade the readability of the codes in our repo’s by making some subtle yet important changes, Goals Improve efficiency of the workflow by making the codes more readable. Help new contributors get started. Gi…

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## [ScholarX: February Edition](https://sef.discourse.group/t/scholarx-february-edition/359)

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**Author:** [@anjisvj](https://sef.discourse.group/u/anjisvj)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2021, 2:39pm UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/scholarx-february-edition/359 "2021-12-11T14:39:07Z")

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As we are successfully done with the pilot program. We started gathering feedback from the mentors, mentees and from the scholarX team as well. After having multiple discussions with the feedback we started getting ready…

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## [Creating Alumni Section](https://sef.discourse.group/t/creating-alumni-section/132)

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**Author:** [@Gimhan\_minion](https://sef.discourse.group/u/Gimhan_minion)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2020, 9:13am UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/creating-alumni-section/132 "2020-07-27T09:13:08Z")

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We need to create an Alumni page for past members of SEF team. In this thread we’ll share the updates regarding this

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## [Updating the AcadeMix Admin panel](https://sef.discourse.group/t/updating-the-academix-admin-panel/131)

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**Author:** [@anjisvj](https://sef.discourse.group/u/anjisvj)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 11:00am UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/updating-the-academix-admin-panel/131 "2020-07-24T11:00:05Z")

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We need to update the admin panel with the new functionalities for the Academix. Here are the main requirements : - Categories Show all the categories in a table Component to edit the category Component to add catego…

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## [Developing an admin platform for SEF-fellowship program](https://sef.discourse.group/t/developing-an-admin-platform-for-sef-fellowship-program/20)

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**Author:** [@Gravewalker](https://sef.discourse.group/u/Gravewalker)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2020, 9:56am UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/developing-an-admin-platform-for-sef-fellowship-program/20 "2020-08-25T09:56:15Z")

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SEF fellowship is a program where SEF rewards people who have done something for global education via SEF. The initial idea was to create a platform where an admin can log in and create a certificate to be given to the S…

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## [Updating the IRC researchers view](https://sef.discourse.group/t/updating-the-irc-researchers-view/275)

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**Author:** [@jaye](https://sef.discourse.group/u/jaye)\
**Replies:** 39\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2021, 3:19am UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/updating-the-irc-researchers-view/275 "2021-12-04T03:19:05Z")

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Hello there, The current IRC page lacks information about researchers. I hope we could improve the page by adding more information about them. Also, we need to think about sorting criteria for the list as well. One thi…

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## [Welcome Akeel Malik to the Engineering Team](https://sef.discourse.group/t/welcome-akeel-malik-to-the-engineering-team/354)

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**Author:** [@Gravewalker](https://sef.discourse.group/u/Gravewalker)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2021, 7:19am UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/welcome-akeel-malik-to-the-engineering-team/354 "2021-09-27T07:19:25Z")

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On behalf of the whole engineering team, It’s my pleasure to announce our latest addition @Akeel\_malik. It’s incredible to have such an energetic, active, and progress-driven individual join the team. Throughout the pas…

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## [SEF Website Suggestions](https://sef.discourse.group/t/sef-website-suggestions/107)

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**Author:** [@miluckshan-j](https://sef.discourse.group/u/miluckshan-j)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2020, 5:24pm UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/sef-website-suggestions/107 "2020-09-07T17:24:34Z")

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Was going through the SEF website and thought of giving some suggestions. The list is a bit long so thought of creating a Word file and uploaded to the Drive. Hope that’s not an issue. Open for feedback. Check out the l…

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## [Creating a new webpage for UpSpeak](https://sef.discourse.group/t/creating-a-new-webpage-for-upspeak/298)

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**Author:** [@Gimhan\_minion](https://sef.discourse.group/u/Gimhan_minion)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2021, 7:07am UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/creating-a-new-webpage-for-upspeak/298 "2021-07-22T07:07:53Z")

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We need to create a new webpage on the SEF site for the Upspeak program. Description Over the last few years of delivering SEF-initiated programs, we noticed one of the biggest challenges faced by undergraduate student…

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## [The Scholarx 2023 page improvements](https://sef.discourse.group/t/the-scholarx-2023-page-improvements/474)

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**Author:** [@Madhawa](https://sef.discourse.group/u/Madhawa)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 4:39am UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/the-scholarx-2023-page-improvements/474 "2023-03-17T04:39:36Z")

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Hey all! I got assigned with the task of improving the ScholarX 2023 page in the last standup. So far, I’ve sent the initial idea I had to @DESIRA and he provided me with the content. So kudos to him :rocket:. Content…

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## [Using Apache Jmeter to test the ScholarX backend](https://sef.discourse.group/t/using-apache-jmeter-to-test-the-scholarx-backend/308)

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**Author:** [@piumal1999](https://sef.discourse.group/u/piumal1999)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2021, 5:09pm UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/using-apache-jmeter-to-test-the-scholarx-backend/308 "2021-07-14T17:09:58Z")

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Apache Jmeter is Java application designed to load test functional behavior and measure performance. In a previous discussion, @YohanAvishke suggested to use it for testing performance of the ScholarX backend. https://j…

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## [Creating the API documentation for ScholarX platform](https://sef.discourse.group/t/creating-the-api-documentation-for-scholarx-platform/159)

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**Author:** [@anjisvj](https://sef.discourse.group/u/anjisvj)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 6:59pm UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/creating-the-api-documentation-for-scholarx-platform/159 "2020-09-25T18:59:45Z")

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The requirement of this ScholarX API documentation is to describe in detail what each call in our API does, each parameter, and all of their possible values, including their types so that I’ll help for frontend and backe…

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## [ScholarX 2021 Landing Page](https://sef.discourse.group/t/scholarx-2021-landing-page/201)

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**Author:** [@akshika47](https://sef.discourse.group/u/akshika47)\
**Replies:** 44\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2020, 4:00am UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/scholarx-2021-landing-page/201 "2020-12-12T04:00:50Z")

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We need to create the static web page(landing page) of ScholarX 2021. Please use this thread to discuss what is needed for the website. My suggestions are as follows Use as much as from the previous year’s web page(str…

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## [ScholarX Platform V2 - Meeting Notes and Discussions](https://sef.discourse.group/t/scholarx-platform-v2-meeting-notes-and-discussions/422)

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**Author:** [@piumal1999](https://sef.discourse.group/u/piumal1999)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 2:13pm UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/scholarx-platform-v2-meeting-notes-and-discussions/422 "2023-06-09T14:13:22Z")

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We have started planning the next version of ScholarX, and currently it is in the requirement gathering phase. We will be having weekly meetings on every Saturday at 6.30PM to discuss on this. And this thread will be use…

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## [Update the mentee apply page content](https://sef.discourse.group/t/update-the-mentee-apply-page-content/269)

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**Author:** [@kumuditha\_udayanga](https://sef.discourse.group/u/kumuditha_udayanga)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2021, 4:04pm UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/update-the-mentee-apply-page-content/269 "2021-05-27T16:04:32Z")

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In the recent dev-team standup, we had a discussion about implementing a new mentee application UI for scholarX. Tasks are as follows: Update the mentee apply page content Create a google doc add it as the template G…

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## [Improving Dev page](https://sef.discourse.group/t/improving-dev-page/341)

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**Author:** [@Gajindu\_Bandara](https://sef.discourse.group/u/Gajindu_Bandara)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2022, 2:52pm UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/improving-dev-page/341 "2022-09-03T14:52:35Z")

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Hi guys! :innocent: This thread is about improving the Dev page. The main objective is to showcase the past and present activities of the Dev team so we can encourage new contributors to join and work with the Dev team. …

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## [Dev Team Weekly StandUps 2021](https://sef.discourse.group/t/dev-team-weekly-standups-2021/238)

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**Author:** [@anjisvj](https://sef.discourse.group/u/anjisvj)\
**Replies:** 39\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 3:31pm UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/dev-team-weekly-standups-2021/238 "2022-01-29T15:31:25Z")

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2021-01-02T18:30:00Z (UTC) → 2021-01-08T18:30:00Z (UTC) Attendees : @jaye, @Gravewalker, @YohanAvishke, @piumal1999, @anjisvj, @Gimhan\_minion , @miluckshan-j ScholarX Backend Piumal send the modularisation PR t…

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## [Welcome to the Web-Squad 🕶](https://sef.discourse.group/t/welcome-to-the-web-squad/325)

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**Author:** [@Gimhan\_minion](https://sef.discourse.group/u/Gimhan_minion)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [December 24, 2021, 2:25pm UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/welcome-to-the-web-squad/325 "2021-12-24T14:25:36Z")

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Welcome Everyone :hugs: This thread is for everyone who wishes to join the Web-Squad. The main focus is to methodically organize the website, to help students to connect with industry experts and academics around the wo…

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## [ScholarX success stories page](https://sef.discourse.group/t/scholarx-success-stories-page/420)

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**Author:** [@Madhawa](https://sef.discourse.group/u/Madhawa)\
**Replies:** 46\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2022, 6:31am UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/scholarx-success-stories-page/420 "2022-10-20T06:31:56Z")

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Hey guys! In the last dev team stand-up, I was assigned for the creation of the Success Stories page for ScholarX. Today I discussed this with @anjisvj and listed these as the content we need gathered for the page; Con…

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## [Design Forum: Updating AcadeMix admin panel](https://sef.discourse.group/t/design-forum-updating-academix-admin-panel/133)

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**Author:** [@anjisvj](https://sef.discourse.group/u/anjisvj)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2020, 8:12am UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/design-forum-updating-academix-admin-panel/133 "2020-07-12T08:12:38Z")

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We need to discuss about few endpoints that we need to use to edit Categories, Subcategories, Items. Since this is a basic requirement that we need in Academix Admin Dashboard we need to update current endpoints. We ne…

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## [Designing the Class diagram of ScholarX](https://sef.discourse.group/t/designing-the-class-diagram-of-scholarx/151)

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**Author:** [@Gimhan\_minion](https://sef.discourse.group/u/Gimhan_minion)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2020, 2:02pm UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/designing-the-class-diagram-of-scholarx/151 "2020-08-07T14:02:16Z")

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This thread will be used to discuss regarding the class diagram of ScholarX. Please Refer https://sef.discourse.group/t/design-the-initial-erd-of-scholarx/72/23?u=gimhan\_minion for more details on the ScholarX ERD.

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## [Welcome Gajindu Bandara to the Engineering Team](https://sef.discourse.group/t/welcome-gajindu-bandara-to-the-engineering-team/355)

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**Author:** [@Gravewalker](https://sef.discourse.group/u/Gravewalker)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2021, 2:07pm UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/welcome-gajindu-bandara-to-the-engineering-team/355 "2021-10-15T14:07:52Z")

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On behalf of the whole engineering team, It’s my pleasure to announce our next addition @Gajindu\_Bandara It’s incredible to work alongside such a passionate, active, and well-organized developer in the team. Gajindu has…

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## [Testing the Admin Flow of the ScholarX v1](https://sef.discourse.group/t/testing-the-admin-flow-of-the-scholarx-v1/280)

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**Author:** [@kumuditha\_udayanga](https://sef.discourse.group/u/kumuditha_udayanga)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2021, 11:37am UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/testing-the-admin-flow-of-the-scholarx-v1/280 "2021-06-12T11:37:53Z")

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Hi, In this thread, I have added some test cases that I ran for each feature in the admin section. Feel free to add your suggestions and comments too. @Gravewalker @anjisvj @jaye Test Cases: 1. Create a program: Iss…

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## [Home page Testimonials](https://sef.discourse.group/t/home-page-testimonials/357)

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**Author:** [@Gajindu\_Bandara](https://sef.discourse.group/u/Gajindu_Bandara)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2023, 4:48am UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/home-page-testimonials/357 "2023-05-27T04:48:23Z")

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Recently I worked on changing the home page testimonials from the carousel view to the card view. Yesterday at the web squad meeting, we discussed about the testimonial cards. So, the point was that all the cards in the …

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## [Implementing the emailing function for ScholarX platform](https://sef.discourse.group/t/implementing-the-emailing-function-for-scholarx-platform/243)

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**Author:** [@anjisvj](https://sef.discourse.group/u/anjisvj)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2021, 7:22am UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/implementing-the-emailing-function-for-scholarx-platform/243 "2021-04-18T07:22:34Z")

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We need to add emailing feature for the platform. There will be different kinds of scenarios that we might be needed to send emails to. I’ll be listing the scenarios in this thread.

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## [Displaying past onelives on the website](https://sef.discourse.group/t/displaying-past-onelives-on-the-website/18)

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**Author:** [@anjisvj](https://sef.discourse.group/u/anjisvj)\
**Replies:** 44\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 7:29pm UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/displaying-past-onelives-on-the-website/18 "2020-06-15T19:29:14Z")

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We need a video archive page to display past one live videos. We use youtube API to get videos from the SEF youtube channel.

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## [Updating IRC page](https://sef.discourse.group/t/updating-irc-page/171)

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**Author:** [@Rano](https://sef.discourse.group/u/Rano)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 3:29pm UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/updating-irc-page/171 "2021-01-05T15:29:14Z")

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Hi everyone, I created this thread regards updating researchers in IRC page. Thank you.

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## [Design Forum: ScholarX platform](https://sef.discourse.group/t/design-forum-scholarx-platform/61)

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**Author:** [@jaye](https://sef.discourse.group/u/jaye)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2020, 7:08am UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/design-forum-scholarx-platform/61 "2020-07-22T07:08:35Z")

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We need to discuss the requirements for the scholarX platform. Since this could be a big milestone on SEF I think this is quite urgent as well as an important project. Who: @akshika47 @Minuri\_Adasuriya @Saumiyaa\_P @Yoha…

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## [Improve the UI of Mentor Approval scene](https://sef.discourse.group/t/improve-the-ui-of-mentor-approval-scene/315)

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**Author:** [@kumuditha\_udayanga](https://sef.discourse.group/u/kumuditha_udayanga)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2021, 5:38pm UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/improve-the-ui-of-mentor-approval-scene/315 "2021-07-14T17:38:11Z")

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Hi all, this thread is to discuss about improving the UI of the Mentor Approval scene in the “Mentor-Confirmation” state. Current Design Suggested Improvements: Improve the radio buttons. Feel free to add your su…

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## [Implementing the relevant views for Mentees in a program](https://sef.discourse.group/t/implementing-the-relevant-views-for-mentees-in-a-program/198)

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**Author:** [@anjisvj](https://sef.discourse.group/u/anjisvj)\
**Replies:** 41\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2020, 3:47pm UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/implementing-the-relevant-views-for-mentees-in-a-program/198 "2020-11-14T15:47:39Z")

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Implementing the view for showing the mentors in a program Hi guys :wave:, I’ve been assigned to implement the following task. In the ScholarX platform, Once the program reached the lifecycle state of MENTEE\_APPLICATI…

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## [Engineering Team Weekly Stand Ups 2022](https://sef.discourse.group/t/engineering-team-weekly-stand-ups-2022/397)

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**Author:** [@Gravewalker](https://sef.discourse.group/u/Gravewalker)\
**Replies:** 35\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2023, 8:59pm UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/engineering-team-weekly-stand-ups-2022/397 "2023-01-14T20:59:51Z")

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This thread is to be used to put engineering team standup notes cc: @EngTeam @jaye

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## [Forwarding the responses to mentors - ScholarX 2021-Completion](https://sef.discourse.group/t/forwarding-the-responses-to-mentors-scholarx-2021-completion/367)

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**Author:** [@Pasindu\_Rupasinghe](https://sef.discourse.group/u/Pasindu_Rupasinghe)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2022, 11:16am UTC](https://sef.discourse.group/t/forwarding-the-responses-to-mentors-scholarx-2021-completion/367 "2022-01-30T11:16:39Z")

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Hi all, There are hundreds of responses that we have received on the ScholarX 2021-Completion. As @jaye suggestions, I’m currently working on writing a google script to automate these email sending processes. These are…

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