Relax, Code, Repeat
Tags: julialang, gsoc, devjournal, opensource
Published: 2023-11-10 11:56:03

Hey there! Welcome back to my ongoing adventure in the GSoC program with Julia. If you've been following my journey, you'll remember that I was cruising ahead of schedule and had just wrapped up the mid-term evaluations. So, let's jump right in and explore what weeks 7 to 10 brought to my journey!

### Breathing Room after Mid-Term Madness:

Ah, the sweet taste of being ahead of the game! With the mid-term evaluations in the rearview mirror, the next few weeks were a welcome breather. No frantic coding sessions, no last-minute debugging marathons - just the gentle hum of productivity. It was the ideal time to catch my breath and recharge for the exciting tasks ahead.

### Modal UI: Unveiling the Magic
The heart of these weeks was dedicated to bringing the search to life. Imagine interacting with your code in a more intuitive and user-friendly way - that's exactly what the new UI aims to achieve. I dived headfirst into this task, determined to craft an experience that would make searching inside Julia an absolute delight.

### Seeking Wisdom: Feedback Loop
One of the coolest aspects of the GSoC journey is the collaborative nature of the project. With the new UI taking shape, I reached out to the Julia community for feedback. It was exhilarating to see the community engage with my work, sharing their insights, suggestions, and experiences. This feedback loop was not just about improving the UI, but also about building connections and learning from experienced developers.

### Refining the Rough Edges
As the weeks progressed, I poured over the feedback received and focused on refining the Modal UI. It's amazing how a fresh pair of eyes can spot things you might have missed. The iterative process of coding, testing, and incorporating feedback was immensely satisfying. The UI began to take on a polished form, and with each passing day, it grew more user-friendly and powerful.

### Conclusion: Taking It All in Stride
And there you have it, the laid-back adventure of Weeks 7 to 10 in my GSoC journey with Julia. Who would have thought that a relaxed phase could be so rewarding? Building the Modal UI, gathering feedback, and refining the user experience has been a journey of growth, creativity, and camaraderie. The journey continues, and I can't wait to see where the final leg of GSoC takes me.

The next article would be second to the last article containing what the work on feedback was and what the final finished product looks like!

Until next time, fellow developers and readers, keep coding, keep exploring, and remember - taking it easy once in a while might just lead to some of your most ingenious creations!

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If you're interested in following my progress or connecting with me, please feel free to reach out!

Github: [Hetarth02](https://github.com/Hetarth02)
LinkedIn: [Hetarth Shah](https://www.linkedin.com/in/hetarth-shah-1ab392220)
Website: [Portfolio](https://hetarth02.github.io/)

Thank you for joining me on this journey, and look forward to more updates as I continue to contribute to the Julia community during GSoC.

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