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Recent GitHub Issues Activity

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Quantified Commit Activity Over 30 Days

Developer	Avatar	Branches	PRs	Commits	Files	Changes
fufesou		1	39/38/1	38	107	3047
21pages		1	19/19/0	19	92	1674
RustDesk		1	2/2/0	18	29	760
Gheorghi		1	1/1/0	1	1	682
SimonHanel		1	1/1/0	1	1	442
Xp96		1	1/1/0	1	1	190
Lumiphare		1	1/1/0	1	3	121
Andrzej Rudnik		1	1/1/0	1	1	86
お餅のCreeeper		1	3/2/1	2	1	30
Dmytro		1	1/1/0	1	1	24
bovirus		1	1/1/0	1	1	18
ELForcer		1	1/1/0	1	1	16
jkh0kr		1	1/1/0	1	1	12
solokot		1	2/2/0	2	1	12
Alex Rijckaert		1	2/2/0	2	1	12
Mr-Update		1	1/1/0	1	1	8
XLion		1	1/1/0	1	2	8
Vasyl Gello		1	2/1/1	1	2	3
9amm		1	1/1/0	1	1	2
m-hume		1	1/1/0	1	1	2
Deleted user (ghost)		0	2/0/2	0	0	0
None (psonys)		0	1/0/1	0	0	0
None (by-q808)		0	1/0/1	0	0	0
None (dongepi)		0	1/0/1	0	0	0
None (hatch01)		0	1/0/1	0	0	0
None (wftrain)		0	1/0/1	0	0	0
None (lost1984)		0	1/0/1	0	0	0
None (songques)		0	1/0/1	0	0	0
None (507039975)		0	1/0/1	0	0	0
None (Zhouyqcat)		0	2/0/2	0	0	0
None (Mr-LongFly)		0	1/0/1	0	0	0
shylock (Shylock-Hg)		0	0/0/1	0	0	0
None (chxiang158)		0	1/0/1	0	0	0
None (rainboworlds)		0	2/0/2	0	0	0
None (aipinchy-chen)		0	1/0/1	0	0	0

_{PRs: created by that dev and opened/merged/closed-unmerged during the period}

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Recent Activity Analysis

The RustDesk GitHub repository currently has 48 open issues, with a notable increase in activity surrounding bugs and feature requests. Recent issues highlight persistent problems with audio functionality, keyboard mappings across different operating systems, and connection stability, particularly when using various configurations like Wayland or when connecting through different NAT types. A significant theme is the ongoing struggle with compatibility across platforms, especially concerning audio and keyboard input.

Several issues indicate that users are experiencing critical functionality failures, such as the inability to connect or control remote desktops effectively. This suggests potential underlying architectural challenges in handling diverse operating systems and environments.

Issue Details

Recent Issues

1. Issue #9436: Audio doesn't swap when changing default communication devices while RustDesk is running (Windows 10)

   • Priority: Bug
   • Status: Open
   • Created: 0 days ago
   • Update: N/A

2. Issue #9435: persist_mode not working

   • Priority: Bug
   • Status: Open
   • Created: 0 days ago
   • Update: N/A

3. Issue #9280: Ubuntu 20.04 Black Screen w/ Cursor Control

   • Priority: Bug
   • Status: Open
   • Created: 16 days ago
   • Updated: 12 days ago

4. Issue #9169: Sound is intermittent in some cases.

   • Priority: Bug
   • Status: Open
   • Created: 29 days ago
   • Updated: 7 days ago

5. Issue #9096: File transfer won't do anything on empty folders

   • Priority: Bug
   • Status: Open
   • Created: 38 days ago
   • Updated: N/A

6. Issue #6756: Window is completely white (blank) (powertoys, flutter not ok, sciter ok)

   • Priority: Bug, Duplicate
   • Status: Open
   • Created: 271 days ago
   • Updated: 3 days ago

7. Issue #3565: More Linux distros compatible

   • Priority: Enhancement, Help Wanted
   • Status: Open
   • Created: 565 days ago
   • Updated: 3 days ago

Analysis of Themes and Commonalities

• A recurring issue involves audio functionality across different operating systems (Windows and Linux), indicating that audio management may require further refinement.
• Keyboard mapping issues are prevalent, particularly when transitioning between different layouts (e.g., QWERTY to AZERTY), which suggests a need for improved handling of input methods.
• Users report problems with screen display and cursor visibility, especially in multi-monitor setups or specific desktop environments like Wayland.
• The presence of several unresolved issues related to file transfer and clipboard functionality indicates potential gaps in the application's core features that could hinder user experience.

Conclusion

The recent activity on RustDesk's GitHub repository reveals a range of critical issues primarily centered around audio management, keyboard input compatibility, and display functionalities across various operating systems. The patterns suggest that while the application is robust in many aspects, there are significant areas requiring attention to enhance user experience and reliability.

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Overview

The analysis of the RustDesk project's pull requests reveals a vibrant and active development environment with a focus on continuous improvement, bug fixes, feature enhancements, and community contributions. The project has successfully merged numerous pull requests that address various aspects of the software, from language translations to critical bug fixes and performance optimizations.

Summary of Pull Requests

1. PR #9434: A recent fix for keyboard input handling in Flutter, ensuring that the keyboard mode is set correctly when the input source changes.
2. PR #9432: Refactoring web keyboard translation modes to improve event handling between JavaScript and Flutter.
3. PR #9428: Fixes for the F-Droid build process and an update to the Android NDK version, addressing previous build issues.
4. PR #9427: Minor updates to web-related files, likely for maintenance or compatibility reasons.
5. PR #9426: Updates to language translations for Chinese and Taiwanese, improving localization efforts.
6. PR #9425: A draft PR that appears incomplete or not ready for merging, possibly an error or test PR.
7. PR #9424: An attempt to update the Android build process and NDK version, but not merged due to compatibility issues with Flutter versions.
8. PR #9422: Updates to Dutch language translations, enhancing localization.
9. PR #9421: Similar to PR #9422 but for Russian translations.
10. PR #9416: Updates to Ukrainian translations, continuing the trend of improving localization.

The list continues with various other PRs focusing on bug fixes, performance improvements, and additional language support.

Analysis of Pull Requests

The RustDesk project demonstrates a strong commitment to maintaining high-quality software through regular updates and community involvement. The recent pull requests indicate several key themes:

1. Localization Efforts: There is a consistent effort to improve language support across different regions. Recent PRs have focused on updating translations for Chinese, Taiwanese, Dutch, Russian, and Ukrainian languages (#9426, #9422, #9421, #9416). This reflects the project's global reach and the importance placed on making the software accessible to non-English speaking users.

2. Continuous Improvement and Bug Fixes: Many pull requests are aimed at fixing bugs or improving existing features (#9434, #9432, #9428). For instance, PR #9434 addresses a specific issue with keyboard input handling in Flutter applications, which is crucial for user experience.

3. Build Process Enhancements: There are attempts to streamline the build process for different platforms (#9428, #9424). These include updates to build scripts and dependencies like the Android NDK version. However, not all attempts are successful due to compatibility issues (#9424), highlighting the challenges of maintaining cross-platform software.

4. Community Contributions: The presence of pull requests from various contributors suggests an active community willing to contribute to the project's development (#9434 by fufesou, #9428 by Vasyl Gello). This is vital for open-source projects as it helps in gathering diverse inputs and accelerating development.

5. Focus on Performance and Usability: Some pull requests aim at optimizing performance or enhancing usability (#9432). For example, refactoring web keyboard translation modes can lead to better event handling and smoother user interactions.

In conclusion, RustDesk's pull request activity showcases a well-managed project with a clear focus on quality improvement, community engagement, and global accessibility through localization efforts. The challenges faced in build process enhancements also indicate an area where more attention is needed to ensure smooth development workflows across different platforms.

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Repo Commits Analysis

Development Team and Recent Activity

Team Members and Their Recent Activities

1. fufesou

   • Commits: 38
   • Changes: 3047 across 107 files
   • Recent Work:
   • Fixed keyboard input issues and improved handling of input sources.
   • Refactored code related to keyboard and translation modes.
   • Addressed multiple bugs, including clipboard sync issues and file transfer errors.
   • Collaborated with other team members on translations and bug fixes.

2. Vasyl Gello (basilgello)

   • Commits: 1
   • Changes: 3 across 2 files
   • Recent Work:
   • Fixed F-Droid build issues and updated Android NDK.

3. 21pages

   • Commits: 19
   • Changes: 1674 across 92 files
   • Recent Work:
   • Updated various language translations.
   • Worked on UI improvements and fixed bugs related to clipboard functionality.
   • Collaborated on multiple pull requests, focusing on enhancing user experience.

4. XLion (xlionjuan)

   • Commits: 1
   • Changes: 8 across 2 files
   • Recent Work:
   • Added translations for Chinese language files.

5. solokot

   • Commits: 2
   • Changes: 12 across 1 file
   • Recent Work:
   • Updated Russian language translations.

6. RijckAlex

   • Commits: 2
   • Changes: 12 across 1 file
   • Recent Work:
   • Updated Dutch language translations.

7. rustdesk

   • Commits: 18
   • Changes: 760 across 29 files
   • Recent Work:
   • General maintenance and updates to the repository.

8. Nollasko

   • Commits: 1
   • Changes: 24 across 1 file
   • Recent Work:
   • Updated Ukrainian language translations.

9. jkh0kr

   • Commits: 1
   • Changes: 12 across 1 file
   • Recent Work:
   • Added Korean language translations.

10. Mr-Update

    • Commits: 1
    • Changes: 8 across 1 file
    • Recent Work:
    • Updated German language translations.

11. bovirus

    • Commits: 1
    • Changes: 18 across 1 file
    • Recent Work:
    • Updated Italian language translations.

12. Lumiphare

    • Commits: 1
    • Changes: 121 across 3 files
    • Recent Work:
    • Translated documentation into Chinese.

13. Other contributors (creeper-0910, m-hume, stelf, BestiaPL, Xp96, SimonHanel) made minor contributions primarily focused on translation updates or small bug fixes.

Patterns, Themes, and Conclusions

• The majority of recent activity is concentrated among a few key contributors, particularly fufesou and 21pages, who are heavily involved in both feature development and bug fixing.
• There is a strong emphasis on improving localization with numerous updates to language files, indicating a commitment to supporting a diverse user base.
• Frequent collaboration is evident as multiple contributors are working on similar areas (translations, UI improvements), suggesting effective teamwork.
• The focus on bug fixes alongside feature enhancements reflects an agile development approach aimed at improving user experience while maintaining software stability.
• The project maintains a healthy level of community engagement with contributions from various developers, which is crucial for the sustainability of open-source projects like RustDesk.

Overall, the development team is actively engaged in enhancing the RustDesk application through collaborative efforts in coding, testing, and localization.