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Quantified Commit Activity Over 30 Days

Developer	Avatar	Branches	PRs	Commits	Files	Changes
Rajeh Taher		5	11/10/0	40	340	274395
whiskeysockets-bot		1	0/0/0	2	300	33260
Rizz2Dev		1	0/1/0	1	2	5192
vini (vinikjkkj)		1	1/1/3	1	11	514
Bob		1	0/2/1	2	4	33
arthur simas		1	3/2/1	2	5	18
github-actions[bot]		1	0/0/0	2	2	15
Oscar Guindzberg		1	0/1/1	1	1	4
devlikeapro		1	1/1/0	1	1	2
Cleiton Carvalho		1	1/1/0	1	1	2
Leonardo Amaro		1	1/1/0	1	1	2
None (wduandy)		0	1/0/0	0	0	0
None (ahjamalm)		0	0/0/1	0	0	0
Miguel Oviedo (devmangel)		0	1/0/1	0	0	0
建辉 (jianhuihi)		0	1/0/1	0	0	0
Ericky Thierry (erickythierry)		0	0/1/0	0	0	0
Abdelrahman Tarek (abdelrahman-tarek-0)		0	1/0/1	0	0	0

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Recent Activity Analysis

The WhiskeySockets/Baileys repository currently has 141 open issues, indicating ongoing user engagement and potential challenges with the library. Recent activity highlights a range of bugs, particularly related to connection stability, message handling, and media processing. Notably, there are multiple reports of issues with QR code scanning and connection closures, suggesting that users are experiencing significant difficulties in maintaining stable sessions.

A recurring theme in the issues is the instability of connections, with many users reporting disconnections shortly after scanning QR codes or during high message traffic. Additionally, there are several mentions of errors related to media uploads and message visibility, particularly in group chats.

Issue Details

Here are some of the most recently created and updated issues:

1. Issue #1017: Uploading stories cannot be used in the latest version

   • Priority: High
   • Status: Open
   • Created: 1 day ago
   • Update: N/A

2. Issue #1012: How to send a message to WhatsApp channel using Baileys

   • Priority: Medium
   • Status: Open
   • Created: 2 days ago
   • Update: N/A

3. Issue #1009: QR Code Connection Timeout and Failure to Connect with @whiskeysockets/baileys v6.7.7

   • Priority: High
   • Status: Open
   • Created: 2 days ago
   • Updated: 1 day ago

4. Issue #1007: [BUG] Send media error

   • Priority: High
   • Status: Open
   • Created: 3 days ago
   • Update: N/A

5. Issue #1006: [BUG] Waiting for this message

   • Priority: High
   • Status: Open
   • Created: 3 days ago
   • Updated: 2 days ago

6. Issue #1003: [BUG] RangeError [ERR_BUFFER_OUT_OF_BOUNDS]

   • Priority: High
   • Status: Open
   • Created: 3 days ago
   • Updated: 2 days ago

7. Issue #1000: [REQ] Reaction love Story WA

   • Priority: Low
   • Status: Open
   • Created: 3 days ago
   • Update: N/A

8. Issue #999: [BUG] Error 405 - Connection Failure

   • Priority: High
   • Status: Open
   • Created: 3 days ago
   • Updated: 1 day ago

9. Issue #998: [BUG] Namespace 'Long' has no exported member 'Long'

   • Priority: Medium
   • Status: Open
   • Created: 3 days ago
   • Updated: 2 days ago

10. Issue #989: [BUG] Error while decrypting messages

    • Priority: High
    • Status: Open
    • Created: 5 days ago
    • Updated: N/A

These issues reflect common pain points among users, particularly regarding connection reliability and media handling.

Implications for the Project

The ongoing issues suggest that while Baileys provides powerful functionality for interacting with WhatsApp, users face significant hurdles in maintaining stable connections and handling media effectively. The frequency of connection-related problems could deter new users from adopting the library or lead existing users to seek alternatives if these issues are not addressed promptly.

Moreover, the presence of multiple high-priority bugs indicates a potential need for more robust testing and quality assurance processes within the development cycle. Addressing these concerns will be crucial for maintaining user trust and satisfaction as the library continues to evolve.

The community's active engagement through issue reporting also highlights a strong interest in the library's development, suggesting that timely responses and resolutions could enhance user loyalty and contribute positively to the project's reputation within the developer community.

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Overview

The dataset provided contains a comprehensive list of pull requests (PRs) from the WhiskeySockets/Baileys repository, including both open and closed PRs. The focus is on recent contributions, particularly those that enhance functionality, fix bugs, or address community feedback.

Summary of Pull Requests

Open Pull Requests

1. PR #996: chore: update-cache-manager-dependency
   Created 3 days ago. Updates the cache manager dependency, reflecting ongoing maintenance efforts to keep dependencies current.

2. PR #988: chore: fix linebreak style error in windows
   Created 6 days ago. Addresses cross-platform compatibility issues with line breaks, indicating attention to developer experience across different operating systems.

3. PR #961: Newsletter support (absorbs #820 and #822)
   Created 27 days ago. Introduces full newsletter support, a significant feature that enhances messaging capabilities within the application.

4. PR #960: Usync Protocol with Mex support (soon)
   Created 27 days ago. Adds support for a new protocol, indicating an expansion of features related to messaging synchronization.

5. PR #955: feat: add label feature
   Created 28 days ago. Introduces a labeling feature for chats, which can improve organization and user interaction.

6. PR #894: update proto extract method / update protos to 2.300.x
   Created 60 days ago. Aims to modernize the protocol extraction process, crucial for maintaining compatibility with WhatsApp's evolving API.

7. PR #870: Ignore and do not decrypt received messages when offline
   Created 73 days ago. Proposes a performance optimization by ignoring messages when offline, though it raises concerns about potential data loss.

8. PR #820: feat: newsletter support
   Created 92 days ago (draft). Initial proposal for newsletter support, which has since been absorbed into PR #961.

Closed Pull Requests

1. PR #1002: fix: bump mobile wa version to avoid old_version when registering (2.24.16.78)
   Closed 2 days ago without merging; reflects ongoing efforts to maintain compatibility with mobile versions of WhatsApp.

2. PR #986: fix: do not fetch group metadata for status
   Merged 6 days ago; optimizes metadata fetching logic to prevent unnecessary API calls.

3. PR #980: feat: exporting getUSyncDevices and createNodeParticipants to socket-send api
   Merged 6 days ago; enhances the API by exporting additional functions for better usability.

4. PR #979: fix: Fixed contacts.update when received changed picture event
   Merged 6 days ago; resolves a bug related to contact updates in the messaging system.

5. PR #966: fix: remove 'none' from updateGroupsAddPrivacy
   Merged 12 days ago; refines privacy settings in group management.

6. PR #959: Pin Messages (all platform support)
   Merged 12 days ago; adds functionality for pinning messages across all platforms, enhancing user experience.

7. PR #958: Send groupInviteMessages (private invites) + Revoke v4 Invite
   Merged 12 days ago; improves group management capabilities by allowing private invitations.

8. PR #957: Support poll v2 and v3 sending
   Merged 12 days ago; expands polling capabilities within groups and communities.

Analysis of Pull Requests

The recent activity in the WhiskeySockets/Baileys repository reveals several key themes and trends:

Feature Enhancements

A significant number of open pull requests are focused on adding new features or enhancing existing functionalities, such as PRs related to newsletter support (#961), labeling features (#955), and protocol updates (#960). These additions indicate a proactive approach to improving user engagement and expanding the library's capabilities in line with user needs and market trends.

Bug Fixes and Maintenance

There is a consistent effort towards maintaining code quality through bug fixes and dependency updates, as seen in PRs like #986 (fixing metadata fetching) and #996 (updating dependencies). This highlights the project's commitment to reliability and performance optimization, ensuring that users have a smooth experience while using the library.

Community Feedback

Several discussions within PR comments reveal active community engagement, where contributors provide feedback on proposed changes or seek clarifications on implementation details. For instance, discussions around the newsletter feature (#961) show collaborative problem-solving among developers regarding media handling issues in newsletters.

Anomalies and Concerns

Some pull requests raise concerns regarding potential data loss or suboptimal user experiences, such as PR #870 which proposes ignoring offline messages entirely. This has sparked debate about whether it is more beneficial to store these messages for later processing rather than discarding them outright. Such discussions reflect the balancing act between performance optimization and data integrity that developers must navigate.

Lack of Recent Merge Activity

While there are several open pull requests, some have been pending for extended periods without merging (e.g., PR #894). This could indicate bottlenecks in the review process or prioritization issues within the development team, which may affect community contributions if not addressed promptly.

In conclusion, the WhiskeySockets/Baileys project demonstrates a vibrant development environment characterized by active feature enhancements, robust maintenance practices, and responsive community engagement. However, attention should be given to optimizing the review process for pull requests to maintain momentum and encourage ongoing contributions from the community.

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Repo Commits Analysis

Development Team and Recent Activity

Team Members and Recent Contributions

1. Rajeh Taher (PurpShell)

   • Recent Activity:
   • Released version 6.7.7 and updated the baileys version.
   • Worked on multiple features including feature/pdo-sync and feature/newsletter, contributing significantly to the codebase with numerous fixes, enhancements, and linting.
   • Collaborated with various team members on pull requests and merges.
   • Active in deploying updates to the documentation branch (gh-pages).
   • Collaboration: Co-authored several commits with other developers.

2. Cleiton Carvalho (icleitoncosta)

   • Recent Activity:
   • Fixed an issue related to updating contacts when a picture change event is received.
   • Collaboration: Merged pull request related to the fix.

3. Leonardo Amaro (leonardoamaro-dev)

   • Recent Activity:
   • Co-authored a commit that exported functions to the socket-send API.
   • Collaboration: Worked closely with Rajeh Taher on this feature.

4. Devlikepro

   • Recent Activity:
   • Contributed to fixing issues in the socket-send API.
   • Collaboration: Merged pull requests related to fixes.

5. Arthur Simas (arthursimas1)

   • Recent Activity:
   • Contributed to several features including group change events and fixed linting issues.
   • Collaboration: Co-authored multiple commits with Rajeh Taher.

6. Bob (bobslavtriev)

   • Recent Activity:
   • Made various fixes and improvements, including updates to message handling and metadata fetching.
   • Collaboration: Engaged in multiple pull requests, both as a contributor and reviewer.

7. Oscar Guindzberg (oscarguindzberg)

   • Recent Activity:
   • Updated README documentation regarding upsert events.
   • Collaboration: Merged a pull request related to documentation updates.

8. Rizz2Dev

   • Recent Activity:
   • Made significant changes to package management files (package.json and yarn.lock).
   • Collaboration: Merged a pull request that involved reverting changes.

9. Vini (vinikjkkj)

   • Recent Activity:
   • Contributed to the newsletter feature, enhancing its functionality and fixing linting issues.
   • Collaboration: Worked alongside Rajeh Taher on this feature.

Patterns, Themes, and Conclusions

• The team is actively engaged in maintaining and enhancing the Baileys library, with a focus on fixing bugs, implementing new features, and improving documentation.
• Rajeh Taher is the most active contributor, leading many initiatives and collaborating extensively with others, indicating strong leadership within the team.
• There is a collaborative environment where team members frequently co-author commits, suggesting good communication and teamwork.
• Recent activities show a balance between feature development (like pdo-sync and newsletter) and maintenance tasks (bug fixes, linting), reflecting a commitment to both innovation and stability of the codebase.
• The deployment of updates to documentation indicates an ongoing effort to keep resources current for users of the library, which is crucial for community-driven projects.
• The presence of multiple contributors working on similar features suggests a healthy level of engagement from the community, which is vital for open-source projects.

Overall, the development team demonstrates effective collaboration, significant contributions towards feature enhancements, and a proactive approach in maintaining project quality through regular updates and fixes.