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GSoC 2025 - Mohit Maulekhi

About me​

Hi there! My name is Mohit Maulekhi, a passionate software developer with expertise in Flutter and mobile app development. I have been actively contributing to open source projects, particularly within the Palisadoes Foundation ecosystem.

My journey with Talawa led to my selection as a GSoC 2025 contributor for the Palisadoes Foundation, working on mobile app improvements and hardening. I enjoy building scalable mobile applications, exploring new technologies, and contributing to meaningful open source projects.

Project overview​

My project focused on Improved Usability & Hardening - Talawa Mobile, with the goal of enhancing performance, maintainability, and user experience through comprehensive refactoring and feature improvements.

The key objectives were:

  • Refactor existing Flutter code to follow modular and scalable architecture.
  • Security Enhancements - Improved authentication flow and secure token handling
  • Recurring Events - Complete event management system with recurring event capabilities
  • Semiotics for UX Improvements - Enhanced user experience through animations, visual feedback, and cleaner UI patterns
  • Code Improvement and Enhancements - Refactored existing Flutter code to follow modular and scalable architecture

Technologies used: Flutter, Dart, GraphQL, REST APIs, State Management, Mobile UI/UX Design.

Project recap​

Throughout GSoC, I:

  • Restructured the app into feature-based modules for better maintainability and efficiency.
  • Enhanced authentication system with secure token handling and membership request functionality.
  • Refactored posts and pinned posts to work with new CRUD operations and improved UI for attachments.
  • Implemented event and recurring events management with calendar-based screens and proper deletion/update logic.
  • Created fundraising features including campaigns, pledges, and multi-currency support.
  • Updated API queries and mutations for improved backend integration.
  • Improved developer experience with better project structure and documentation.

Completed work​

Relevant PRs:

Current state​

  • Talawa Mobile: Complete refactoring with feature-based modular architecture
  • Authentication System: Enhanced with secure token handling and membership requests
  • Event Management: Calendar-based interface with full recurring events support
  • Fundraising Features: Complete campaigns and pledges system with multi-currency support
  • Post Management: Improved UI with pinned posts and attachment handling
  • Developer Experience: Simplified project structure and improved documentation

What remains​

  • Further optimization of state management patterns across remaining screens
  • Additional UI/UX improvements and animations for enhanced user experience
  • Continued refinement of the modular architecture as new features are added
  • Features like action items, agenda items etc which are part of events.

Challenges and lessons learned​

  • Balancing architectural improvements with maintaining existing functionality was challenging but essential for long-term maintainability.
  • Gained deep insights into Flutter architecture patterns, state management, and scalable mobile development practices.
  • Learned the importance of modular design and feature-based architecture for large-scale applications.
  • Enhanced understanding of GraphQL integration and API optimization for mobile applications.
  • Writing clean, maintainable code while refactoring legacy systems taught me the value of gradual improvement strategies.

Conclusion​

This project significantly enhanced Talawa Mobile's architecture, user experience, and maintainability through comprehensive refactoring and feature improvements.

Special thanks to my mentors Parag Gupta and Md. Noman Khan for their invaluable guidance, feedback, and support throughout this journey.

I also extend my gratitude to the Palisadoes Foundation community for creating such a collaborative environment and providing this incredible opportunity. I look forward to continuing my contributions and helping maintain these improvements beyond GSoC.