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Project Overview

The project in question is the free-programming-books repository managed by the EbookFoundation. This repository offers a comprehensive list of freely available programming books and resources in various languages. It has been active since October 2013 and has grown significantly, becoming one of GitHub's most popular repositories with over 324,000 stars and more than 60,000 forks. The repository is maintained by the Free Ebook Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the creation and distribution of free ebooks. The project is in a healthy state with regular contributions and updates, indicating a positive trajectory.

Team Members and Recent Activities

Reverse Chronological List of Recent Commits

1. Albert (MustCodeAl)

   • Commit: Add effective rust and rust design patterns (#11158)
   • Files: books/free-programming-books-langs.md (+2, -0)
   • Collaborations: None noted
   • Patterns: Focused on adding new Rust resources.

2. dependabot[bot]

   • Commit: chore(deps): bump tj-actions/changed-files from 44.5.2 to 44.5.3 (#11156)
   • Files: .github/workflows/check-urls.yml (+1, -1)
   • Collaborations: Co-authored by dependabot[bot]
   • Patterns: Regular dependency updates.

3. Maldron (maldron0309)

   • Commit: Add Korean book (#11155)
   • Files: books/free-programming-books-ko.md (+8, -0)
   • Collaborations: None noted
   • Commit: add korean books (#11153)
   • Files: books/free-programming-books-ko.md (+2, -0)
   • Collaborations: None noted
   • Patterns: Focused on adding Korean language resources.

4. SuzukiKatsuma

   • Commit: Add "Learn Git Branching" (ja: interactive-tutorials) (#11154)
   • Files: more/free-programming-interactive-tutorials-ja.md (+6, -0)
   • Collaborations: None noted
   • Patterns: Added Japanese interactive tutorials.

5. Gi Beom Gwon (gwongibeom)

   • Commit: Add info Korean Books (#11152)
   • Files: books/free-programming-books-ko.md (+7, -0)
   • Collaborations: None noted
   • Patterns: Added and organized Korean programming books.

6. dsh (dansholds)

   • Commit: add roadmap.sh roadmaps as course content (#11149)
   • Files: courses/free-courses-en.md (+2, -1)
   • Collaborations: None noted
   • Patterns: Added roadmap.sh as course content.

Analysis and Patterns

• The team shows a strong focus on maintaining and expanding the list of resources in various languages, particularly Korean and Japanese.
• Dependabot is actively used for keeping dependencies up-to-date, ensuring the repository remains secure and functional.
• Contributions are well-distributed among different members, with each focusing on specific areas such as adding new books or updating existing ones.
• There is a collaborative effort seen in some commits where multiple authors contribute to resolving issues or enhancing content.
• The project maintains high activity levels with frequent updates and additions, reflecting an engaged community and responsive maintenance practices.

Conclusion

The free-programming-books repository is actively maintained with regular contributions from various developers focusing on expanding the repository's resource list across multiple languages. Dependency management is handled efficiently using automated tools like Dependabot. The collaborative nature of the project ensures continuous improvement and relevance of the content provided.

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GitHub Issues Analysis

Recent Activity Analysis

Recent activity on the EbookFoundation/free-programming-books repository includes a mix of new issues, pull requests (PRs), and updates to existing issues. The most recent issues focus on adding new resources, updating links, and improving repository content.

Notable Anomalies and Themes

1. Linter Errors: A recurring theme is the presence of linter errors reported by GitHub Actions bots. Issues such as #11164, #11151, #11101, #11068, and others have linter errors related to alphabetical ordering and spacing. This suggests a need for contributors to pay closer attention to formatting guidelines.

2. Stale Issues: Several issues have been marked as stale due to inactivity, such as #11102, #11094, and #10915. This indicates that some contributions may be delayed or overlooked, potentially due to lack of time or interest from maintainers or contributors.

3. Translation Contributions: There is a significant focus on translating documents into various languages (e.g., Malay in issues #10909 and #10915). However, there are complications with language codes and the need for proper review by native speakers.

4. Resource Additions: Many issues involve adding new resources or updating existing ones. For example, issue #11164 involves updating Korean courses, while issue #11151 updates a link for an OAuth course.

5. Community Engagement: Issues like #9208 encourage community members to contribute without waiting for assignment, indicating an open and collaborative approach to contributions.

Issue Details

Most Recently Created Issues

• #11164: courses-ko update
  • Priority: High
  • Status: Open
  • Created: 1 day ago
  • Updated: 0 days ago

Most Recently Updated Issues

• #11164: courses-ko update

  • Priority: High
  • Status: Open
  • Created: 1 day ago
  • Updated: 0 days ago

• #11151: Update link for "OAuth - The Big Picture"

  • Priority: Medium
  • Status: Open
  • Created: 14 days ago
  • Updated: Recently

• #11146: Evidence-based Software Engineering

  • Priority: Low
  • Status: Open
  • Created: 25 days ago

• #11134: Update name of the translator

  • Priority: Low
  • Status: Open
  • Created: 54 days ago

• #11102: New Course Proposal

  • Priority: Medium
  • Status: Stale
  • Created: 99 days ago
  • Updated: Recently

• #11101: Update free-programming-books-fa_IR.md

  • Priority: Medium
  • Status: Stale
  • Created: 100 days ago
  • Updated: Recently

• #11094: [Enhancement] Small JS snippet to easily spot dead links

  • Priority: Low
  • Status: Stale
  • Created: 106 days ago

• #11068: Update free-programming-books-ar.md

  • Priority: Medium
  • Status: Stale
  • Created: 125 days ago

• #11030: State of the Repo 2024

  • Priority: Informational
  • Status: Open
  • Created: 172 days ago

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Analysis of Pull Requests for EbookFoundation/free-programming-books

Open Pull Requests

PR #11164: courses-ko update

• State: Open
• Created: 1 day ago
• Summary: This PR aims to improve the repository by updating the Korean courses list. It includes revisions to authors, addition of new lessons, and removal of obsolete lessons.
• Issues:
  • Linter errors need to be fixed.
  • A review comment suggests leaving an access note.
• Notable: The PR is recent and addresses content accuracy, which is crucial for maintaining the quality of resources.

PR #11151: Update link for "OAuth - The Big Picture"

• State: Open
• Created: 14 days ago
• Summary: Updates the link for "OAuth - The Big Picture".
• Issues:
  • Linter error regarding missing PDF indication.
  • Checklist items are not fully completed.
• Notable: The PR is relatively recent and addresses a broken link, which is important for user experience.

PR #11134: Update name of the translator

• State: Open
• Created: 54 days ago
• Summary: Corrects the translator's name for 'The Little Go Book' in Vietnamese.
• Issues:
  • No major issues noted.
• Notable: This PR has been open for a while and seems straightforward but might need attention to ensure it doesn't get stale.

PR #11101: Update free-programming-books-fa_IR.md

• State: Open
• Created: 100 days ago, edited 20 days ago
• Summary: Adds new resources to the Persian programming books list.
• Issues:
  • Linter errors related to alphabetical ordering and URL formatting.
  • Marked as stale due to inactivity.
• Notable: This PR has been open for a long time and needs action to resolve linter issues and avoid closure.

PR #11068: Update free-programming-books-ar.md

• State: Open
• Created: 125 days ago, edited 20 days ago
• Summary: Adds a new Arabic programming book.
• Issues:
  • Linter errors related to alphabetical ordering.
  • Marked as stale due to inactivity.
• Notable: Similar to #11101, this PR needs attention to resolve linter issues and avoid automatic closure.

PR #10915: feat: create CODE_OF_CONDUCT-ms.md (Malay review requested)

• State: Open
• Created: 238 days ago, edited 141 days ago
• Summary: Adds a Malay translation of the Code of Conduct document.
• Issues:
  • File name correction needed from my to ms.
  • Awaiting Malay review.
• Notable: This PR has been open for a very long time and needs community review.

PR #10909: feat: add Malay (MS) translation HOWTO-ms.md (malay review requested)

• State: Open
• Created: 238 days ago, edited 235 days ago
• Summary: Adds a Malay translation of the HOWTO document.
• Issues:
  • File name correction needed from my to ms.
  • Awaiting Malay review.
• Notable: Similar to #10915, this PR has been open for a long time and needs community review.

PR #9958: Create HOWTO-mr.md

• State: Open
• Created: 261 days ago
• Summary: Adds a Marathi translation of the HOWTO document.
• Issues:
  • No major issues noted but has been open for a long time.
• Notable: Needs attention due to its age.

PR #9953: create CODE_OF_CONDUCT-mr.md and CONTRIBUTING-mr.md with proper Marathi translation

• State: Open
• Created: 261 days ago, edited 217 days ago
• Summary: Adds Marathi translations of Code of Conduct and Contributing documents.
• Issues:
  • Merge conflicts need resolution.
  • Awaiting Marathi resources before merging translations.
• Notable: Needs resolution of merge conflicts and additional resources.

PR #9952: Create CODE_OF_CONDUCT-mr.md

• State: Open
• Created: 261 days ago, edited 217 days ago
• Summary: Adds a Marathi translation of the Code of Conduct document.
• Issues:
  • Merge conflicts need resolution.
  • Awaiting Marathi resources before merging translations.
• Notable: Similar to #9953, needs resolution of merge conflicts and additional resources.

PR #7712: Improve issue and PR templates

• State: Open
• Created: 627 days ago, edited 626 days ago
• Summary: Improves issue and pull request templates in the repository.
• Issues:
  • No major issues noted but has been open for an exceptionally long time.
  • Discussion about using GitHub discussions instead of labels for discussions.
• Notable: Needs decision on whether to proceed with GitHub discussions or continue with label-based discussions.

PR #6829: config: add Visual Studio Code config compatible with fpb-lint

• State: Open Created:801 days ago, edited:235 days ago Summary:Adds VS Code configuration compatible with fpb-lint. Issues: No major issues noted but has been open for an exceptionally long time. Discussion about relevance as no issues noticed with VS Code. Notable: Needs expertise review or decision on relevance.**

Closed Pull Requests

Several closed pull requests have notable points:

PR #11158: Added effective rust and rust design patterns books. Merged quickly indicating high value. PR #11156: Dependency update. Merged quickly indicating routine maintenance. PR #11155: Added Korean book. Merged quickly indicating high value. PR #11154: Added interactive Git tutorial in Japanese. Merged quickly indicating high value. PR #11153: Added Korean books. Merged quickly indicating high value.**

Conclusion

Several open pull requests need immediate attention due to their age (#10915, #10909, #9958, #9953, #9952). Others require resolving linter issues (#11164, #11151). Closed pull requests show active maintenance and valuable additions.

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PR #11164

Description of Changes

This pull request aims to improve the Korean courses section in the repository by: 1. Revising authors to match the guide. 2. Adding new lessons. 3. Deleting lessons that no longer work.

Code Quality Assessment

Positive Aspects

1. Author Attribution: The PR correctly adds author names to the course listings, which enhances the credibility and traceability of the resources.
2. Resource Updates: Outdated or non-functional lessons have been removed, which helps maintain the quality and relevance of the repository.
3. New Resources: New lessons have been added, providing users with more up-to-date and diverse learning materials.
4. Checklist Compliance: The PR follows the contributing guidelines, including searching for duplicates and ensuring correct spacing and alphabetical order.

Issues Noted

1. Linter Warnings: The PR has several linter warnings that need to be addressed:
   • Incorrect number of blank lines between sections and headings.
   • Alphabetical ordering issues in some sections.

These issues need to be fixed to ensure consistency and readability in the markdown files.

Detailed Diff Analysis

The diff shows changes across various sections:

1. Algorithms & Data Structures:

   • Added author names for existing courses.
   • Updated course titles for clarity (e.g., adding publication year).

2. Android:

   • Added author names for existing courses.
   • Updated course titles for clarity (e.g., adding publication year).

3. C#:

   • Added new courses with author names.
   • Removed redundant "Circuit" section.

4. Go:

   • Added author name for an existing course.

5. Java:

   • Added author names for existing courses.

6. JavaScript:

   • Added publication year to existing courses for clarity.

7. Machine Learning:

   • Updated course titles for clarity (e.g., adding publication year).

8. Mathematics:

   • Added author names for existing courses.

9. MySQL:

   • Added author name for an existing course.

10. Network:

    • Added author names for existing courses.

11. Operation System:

    • Added author names for existing courses.

12. PHP:

    • Added author name for an existing course.

13. Python:

    • No changes noted.

14. Ruby:

    • Added author name for an existing course.

15. Swift:

    • Added author name for an existing course.

16. Unity:

    • New section added with multiple courses and author names.

17. Unreal Engine:

    • Corrected a typo in a URL and added an author name.

18. Web Development:

    • Added author names for existing courses.
    • Updated course titles for clarity (e.g., adding publication year).

19. WebRTC:

    • Added author name for an existing course.

Recommendations

1. Fix Linter Issues: Address the linter warnings related to blank lines and alphabetical ordering to ensure consistency and readability.
2. Review Author Names and Titles: Ensure that all added author names and updated titles are accurate and follow the repository's guidelines.
3. Test Links: Verify that all updated links are functional and lead to the correct resources.

Overall, this PR significantly improves the quality of the Korean courses section by updating outdated information, adding new resources, and providing proper attribution to authors. Once the linter issues are resolved, it will be a valuable addition to the repository.

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Source Code Assessment

File: .github/workflows/check-urls.yml

Analysis

1. Purpose and Functionality:

   • This GitHub Actions workflow file is designed to check URLs in changed files for validity. It runs on both push and pull_request events.
   • The workflow includes three jobs: get-changed-files, check-urls, and reporter.

2. Structure:

   • Permissions: Limited to contents: read, which is appropriate for checking out code.
   • Concurrency: Configured to prevent concurrent runs from interfering with each other.
   • Jobs:
   • get-changed-files: Uses the tj-actions/changed-files action to determine which files have changed.
   • check-urls: Uses the awesome_bot Ruby gem to check URLs in the changed files.
   • reporter: Generates a summary report of the URL checks.

3. Quality:

   • Modularity: The workflow is modular, with clear separation between fetching changed files, checking URLs, and reporting results.
   • Readability: The file is well-commented and uses descriptive names for steps and jobs.
   • Efficiency: The use of matrix strategy in the check-urls job allows parallel processing of multiple files, improving efficiency.

4. Potential Improvements:

   • Consider setting cancel-in-progress to true if newer runs should supersede older ones, especially for frequent pushes.
   • Ensure that all dependencies (like Ruby and awesome_bot) are up-to-date to avoid potential security vulnerabilities.

Conclusion

The .github/workflows/check-urls.yml file is well-structured and effectively designed to check URLs in changed files. It follows best practices for GitHub Actions workflows, ensuring modularity, readability, and efficiency.

File: books/free-programming-books-langs.md

Analysis

1. Purpose and Functionality:

   • This file lists free programming books categorized by programming languages. It serves as a central resource for users looking for books on specific languages.

2. Structure:

   • The file is organized by programming languages, with each language having its own section.
   • Each section contains a list of books with titles, authors, and links to the resources.

3. Quality:

   • Organization: The file is well-organized, making it easy for users to find books related to specific programming languages.
   • Consistency: The format for listing books is consistent across different sections.
   • Comprehensiveness: The file appears comprehensive, covering a wide range of programming languages and providing multiple resources for each.

4. Potential Improvements:

   • Regularly check and update links to ensure they remain valid.
   • Consider adding brief descriptions or annotations for each book to provide more context to users.

Conclusion

The books/free-programming-books-langs.md file is a valuable resource that is well-organized and comprehensive. Regular maintenance to ensure link validity would further enhance its usefulness.

File: books/free-programming-books-ko.md

Analysis

1. Purpose and Functionality:

   • This file lists free programming books available in Korean, catering specifically to Korean-speaking users.

2. Structure:

   • The file is organized by topics such as programming languages, tools, and frameworks.
   • Each section contains a list of books with titles, authors (where available), and links to the resources.

3. Quality:

   • Organization: The file is logically organized by topic, making it easy for users to navigate.
   • Consistency: The format for listing books is consistent throughout the document.
   • Localization: The content is appropriately localized for Korean-speaking users.

4. Potential Improvements:

   • Ensure that all links are regularly checked and updated if necessary.
   • Add brief descriptions or summaries of each book to provide additional context.

Conclusion

The books/free-programming-books-ko.md file effectively serves its purpose by providing a well-organized list of free programming books in Korean. Regular maintenance will help maintain its value.

File: more/free-programming-interactive-tutorials-ja.md

Analysis

1. Purpose and Functionality:

   • This file lists interactive programming tutorials available in Japanese, targeting Japanese-speaking users.

2. Structure:

   • The file is organized by topics such as Git, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, React, and Python.
   • Each section contains links to interactive tutorials with brief descriptions where applicable.

3. Quality:

   • Organization: The file is well-organized by topic, making it easy for users to find relevant tutorials.
   • Consistency: The format for listing tutorials is consistent across different sections.
   • Localization: Content is appropriately localized for Japanese-speaking users.

4. Potential Improvements:

   • Regularly verify that all links are functional and up-to-date.
   • Expand the list with more interactive tutorials as they become available.

Conclusion

The more/free-programming-interactive-tutorials-ja.md file provides a useful resource for Japanese-speaking users seeking interactive programming tutorials. Regular updates will help maintain its relevance.

File: courses/free-courses-en.md

Analysis

1. Purpose and Functionality:

   • This file lists free online courses available in English across various subjects related to programming and computer science.

2. Structure:

   • The file is organized by topics such as specific programming languages, tools, frameworks, and general computer science subjects.
   • Each section contains a list of courses with titles, providers, and links to the resources.

3. Quality:

   • Organization: The file is well-organized by topic, making it easy for users to navigate and find relevant courses.
   • Consistency: The format for listing courses is consistent throughout the document.
   • Comprehensiveness: The file appears comprehensive, covering a wide range of topics with multiple resources for each.

4. Potential Improvements:

   • Regularly check links to ensure they remain valid.
   • Add brief descriptions or summaries of each course to provide additional context to users.

Conclusion

The courses/free-courses-en.md file is a comprehensive resource that is well-organized and user-friendly. Regular maintenance will help ensure its continued value as a resource for learners seeking free online courses in English.

Overall, the analyzed files are well-structured and serve their intended purposes effectively. Regular maintenance such as link verification and updates will further enhance their value as resources in the repository.