diff --git a/src/constants/MarkdownFiles/authors/shubham-singh.md b/src/constants/MarkdownFiles/authors/shubham-singh.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..213f06b7 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/constants/MarkdownFiles/authors/shubham-singh.md @@ -0,0 +1,35 @@ +--- +name: "Shubham Singh" +slug: "shubham-singh" +title: "Maintainer and GSoC'25 Contributor" +organization: "SugarLabs" +description: "Maintainer and GSoC'25 Contributor at SugarLabs" +avatar: "https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/174003514?s=400&u=e43600ba24f563f3799388137119ae119c74ffac&v=4" +--- + + + +# About Shubham + +Shubham Singh is a passionate developer, open-source contributor, and Google Summer of Code 2025 contributor at SugarLabs. As a core contributor, he brings together creativity and functionality, optimizing both the user experience and technical performance of projects. Shubham is currently working on enhancing educational tools, with a focus on accessibility, interactivity, and meaningful design—empowering learners globally through open-source innovation. + + +## Experience + +- **GSoC 2025**: Music Blocks v3 color sensor development +- **SugarLabs Maintainer**: Active contributor to various projects + +## Current Projects + +- Music Blocks v3 Development of Color Sensor. +- SugarLabs website development + + +## Connect with Me + +- **GitHub**: [@FirePheonix](https://github.com/FirePheonix) +- **Email**: [shubhsoch@gmail.com](mailto:shubhsoch@gmail.com) +- **LinkedIn**: [Shubham Singh](https://www.linkedin.com/in/shubham-singh-8a5643198/) +- **Twitter**: [@shubhamm069](https://x.com/shubhamm069) +- **Website**: +- **Discord**: [ctrlaltresett](https://discord.com/users/Shubham#0418) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/src/constants/MarkdownFiles/posts/2025-06-14-gsoc-25-firepheonix-week02.md b/src/constants/MarkdownFiles/posts/2025-06-14-gsoc-25-firepheonix-week02.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..ee57b80e --- /dev/null +++ b/src/constants/MarkdownFiles/posts/2025-06-14-gsoc-25-firepheonix-week02.md @@ -0,0 +1,95 @@ +--- +title: "GSoC '25 Week 2 Update by Shubham Singh" +excerpt: "Adding the entire prototyped interface ON TO the music blocks" +category: "DEVELOPER NEWS" +date: "2025-06-14" +slug: "2025-06-14-gsoc-25-firepheonix-week02" +author: "@/constants/MarkdownFiles/authors/shubham-singh.md" +tags: + - gsoc25 + - sugarlabs + - week02 + - firepheonix +image: "assets/Images/GSOC.png" +--- + + + +# Week 2 Progress Report by Shubham Singh + +**Project:** [Color Sensor for Music Blocks](https://github.com/sugarlabs/musicblocks/issues/4537) +**Mentors:** [Devin Ulibarri](https://github.com/pikurasa), [Walter Bender](https://github.com/walterbender) +**Reporting Period:** 2025-06-08 – 2025-06-15 + +--- + +## Goals for This Week + +- Basic UI for Image Upload/Real-time Video upload and adjustment. +- Integrating the developed UIs onto the widget blocks within Music Blocks. +- Researching existing audio integration patterns in the phrase maker and note blocks. + +--- + +## This Week's Achievements + +1. **Interface Implementation for Lego Notations** + - Successfully integrated the LegoBricks block directly onto the Music Blocks canvas. + - Modified 6 different files to implement an entirely new block type. + - Music Blocks already has sophisticated color detection for internal pixels, but couldn't detect colors from external sources like uploaded images or webcam feeds — this limitation was addressed. + - The codebase proved beautifully encapsulated and thoroughly documented, making the learning curve smoother. + ![Interface Implementation](https://i.ibb.co/d0X9zXjF/1st.png) + +2. **Real-time Video Integration** + - Implemented real-time video functionality through webcam integration. + - Added full editing capabilities and canvas manipulation for live video feeds. + - Interface provides seamless interaction between video feed and detection algorithms. + ![Real-time Video Feature](https://i.ibb.co/cXL4Hpxq/2nd.png) + +3. **Export Mechanism Research** + - Conducted extensive research into existing export mechanisms within Music Blocks. + - Deep-dived into Phrase Maker widget documentation and codebase. + - Studied how different blocks export output as both MIDI files and action blocks. + ![Export Research](https://i.ibb.co/bVD8Z54/image.png) + +--- + +## Challenges & How I Overcame Them + +- **Challenge:** UI integration complexity — getting the UI integrated into Music Blocks proved more challenging than expected due to intricate dependencies and specific implementation patterns required by the block system. +**Solution:** Leveraged multiple resources including mentor consultations, existing documentation on "how to add new blocks," and analyzed previous implementations for reference patterns. + +- **Challenge:** User workflow design — determining optimal user workflow for the Lego Bricks block required careful consideration of user interaction patterns and integration with existing functionality. +**Solution:** Scheduled focused discussion with mentor during regular meeting to analyze phrase maker export functionality, gaining crucial insights into user experience patterns and technical approaches. + +--- + +## Key Learnings + +- Gained comprehensive understanding of **output mechanisms** and how different blocks handle their output generation and processing. +- Deepened appreciation for **code architecture** including inheritance patterns, code modularity, and custom return types within the Music Blocks ecosystem. +- Improved skills in **development workflow** including exports, imports, code reusability, documentation practices, and collaborative development workflows. + +--- + +## Next Week's Roadmap + +- Implement comprehensive mapping of musical notes to Lego brick colors. +- Complete the core implementation during weeks 2 and 3, ensuring robust functionality and thorough testing. +- Focus on algorithmic challenges for note-to-color mapping system. + +--- + +## Resources & References + +- **Project Issue:** [Color Sensor for Music Blocks](https://github.com/sugarlabs/musicblocks/issues/4537) +- **Music Blocks Repository:** [sugarlabs/musicblocks](https://github.com/sugarlabs/musicblocks) +- **Documentation:** Music Blocks Developer Guide + +--- + +## Acknowledgments + +Thank you to my mentors [Walter Bender](https://github.com/walterbender) and [Devin Ulibarri](https://github.com/pikurasa) for invaluable guidance throughout this development phase. Special thanks to Walter for his advice during our biweekly meeting on how the phrase maker exports output as ACTION blocks. + +--- \ No newline at end of file