My New Plan for the Second Half of the Internship with Mozilla and Outreachy
As I enter the second half of my internship with Mozilla, I'm excited to reflect on the progress made and the opportunities ahead. So far, my involvement in several projects has been both fulfilling and educational.
Progress So Far
I was selected to work on the FoxPuppet project, FoxPuppet is a library for automating user interactions in Firefox and Selenium. This project has allowed me to:
Write a Test Suite: I contributed by writing and merging a comprehensive test suite to ensure FoxPuppet's reliability.
Fix GitHub Actions: I identified and resolved issues with GitHub Actions, improving the CI/CD pipeline.
Engage in Other Projects: I've also remained active in the WebDriver Bidi implementation for Firefox, a project I was involved with even before the internship began.
What's Next?
Looking ahead, there's a lot to look forward to:
Deploying FoxPuppet to PyPI: We are preparing to build and deploy the FoxPuppet tool to PyPI for external users. I’ve already made the first push, and next up is expanding the test suite to ensure everything is well-tested before release.
New Python Bindings Project: In February, I'll be working with my mentor on Python bindings for WebDriver Bidi methods. This is an exciting opportunity, and I’m thrilled to be contributing to something so closely tied to my previous experience.
Reflecting on the Journey
What’s most surprising to me is how my early involvement with WebDriver Bidi has set the stage for my work during this internship. I never imagined that my experience with Bidi would play such a key role in the projects I’m working on now. It’s amazing how my previous knowledge is benefiting not only FoxPuppet but also my contributions to Firefox’s WebDriver Bidi implementation.
Why This Feels Like the Right Fit
Looking back, it feels like my involvement in Bidi projects before the internship was a perfect setup for the work I’m doing now. It’s rewarding to see how the skills I developed in that area have opened up doors for me at Mozilla. As I look ahead, I’m eager to contribute further and continue learning from this amazing opportunity.
Conclusion
The first half of this internship has been a remarkable journey. As I move forward into the second half, I’m excited for the challenges and opportunities that await. With my previous experience and the support of my mentors, I’m confident that I can continue making meaningful contributions to Mozilla and the wider open-source community.