GSoC 2025 Week 8-9 Report: Istsos4 Configuration Wizard

Initiatives Google Summer of Code
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Week 8 Report (July 21st – July 27th)

:white_check_mark: What did I get done this week?

  • Successfully began integrating Electron.js to convert the wizard into a cross-platform desktop application.
  • Connected the Electron backend with the existing React-based wizard to support local Docker command execution.
  • Set up platform-specific build configurations and verified builds for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
  • Continued refining the UI and layout consistency for the desktop environment.
  • Added enhanced error handling and validations for desktop workflows.

Week 9 Report (July 28th – August 4th)

:white_check_mark: What did I get done this week?

  • Finalized the Electron build pipeline and tested installers across all platforms.
  • Completed and submitted the README documentation including setup, screenshots, usage, and contributor guidelines.
  • Polished the UI to ensure a smooth and intuitive experience across steps in the final desktop build.
  • Created and submitted the GSoC final project report, including all contributions and pull requests.
  • Successfully completed the GSoC 2025 final evaluation.

Final Submission Summary

  • :white_check_mark: GitHub Repository: Rahull004/istSOS4-wizard

  • :white_check_mark: Pull Requests: All contributions submitted and merged into upstream or in review

  • :white_check_mark: Final Report: Report

  • :white_check_mark: Electron Build Artifacts:

    • Windows: istSOS4 Configurator Setup.exe
    • macOS: istSOS4 Configurator.dmg
    • Linux: istSOS4 Configurator.AppImage

:brain: Reflections

The last two weeks have been focused on completing the full development cycle — from the web-based wizard to a ready-to-install desktop application. With the final documentation, builds, and evaluation done, this marks the successful completion of my GSoC 2025 journey.