[Introduction] Navyasree - Full Stack Dev (Aspiring GSoC 2026)

[Navyasree]

Hello everyone!

My name is Navya sree. I am a Full Stack Developer (Node.js, MongoDB, Flutter) joining from India.

Current Status:I have successfully set up the talawa-api development environment using Docker & WSL and verified the GraphQL playground is running.

Next Steps:I am jumping straight in to assist with test coverage. I have identified Issue #2927 (Test: Venue/events.ts) as my first contribution. I noticed it was inactive, so I am currently writing the test locally and will submit a PR once assigned to get familiar with the workflow.

I am excited to contribute to the Talawa ecosystem and look forward to the GSoC 2026 cycle!

GitHub: https://github.com/NavyasreeBalu

 

[Navyasree]

Issue #2930: PR #3952 Merged - Full Test Coverage Achieved​

Hello everyone,

I'm happy to report that my Pull Request for adding comprehensive test coverage to Organization.pinnedPosts (PR #3952, closing Issue #2930) has been successfully merged into the develop branch.

• Achieved 100% code coverage for the target file, including rigorous testing of pagination edge cases and authorization paths (member, non-member, admin).
• Successfully resolved all automated review feedback from CodeRabbit across multiple rounds, demonstrating compliance with code style and test assertion best practices.
• Learned and navigated the complete open-source contribution cycle, from initial submission to final merge.

I want to thank the maintainers for their invaluable guidance during the review process.

I have cleaned up my local branch and will now be moving on to address my next issue, using the newly granted /assign permission.

Thank you!

 

[Navyasree]

Hello Mentors and Community,

I wanted to provide a quick update on my recent contributions to the Talawa API codebase.

** Successfully Merged PRs:**
I am pleased to report that my Pull Request for **Test/venue events coverage (#3960)** has been successfully merged after addressing complex authorization and pagination branches, ensuring 100% coverage for the resolver.

* **#3960:** Test coverage for `Venue.events` (Pagination and Authorization)
* **#3654:** Test coverage for `Organization.pinnedPosts`

** Next Steps in Progress:**
I have already submitted a new PR for my current assignment:
* **PR for #3904:** Test coverage for `Query/advertisement.ts` (currently awaiting review).

** Strategic Pivot to Front-End (Admin UI):**
To prepare for GSOC 2026, I am now pivoting my focus to demonstrating full-stack proficiency. I will be securing and working on medium-level issues in the **Talawa Admin (Front-end/React)** repository next, tackling a **Refactor** or **MVP** issue to learn the reusable component guidelines and contribute to the user interface.

Thank you for the guidance and the opportunity to contribute! I look forward to contributing to the Admin UI next.

Best regards,

NavyasreeBalu