Popular for its size, but the engineering basics lag behind the interest.
The standard Scala XML library
Documentation
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No install instructions found in the README (−45 pts).
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CONTRIBUTING guide is very brief (−12 pts for depth). 150+ words earns +6 pts; 400+ earns +12 pts.
→ Add setup instructions, code style notes, and how to run tests.
README is present.
Licensed under Apache-2.0.
Engineering
47
No linter or formatter config found.
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No issue or PR templates found (−100 pts).
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No dependency lockfile found (−70 pts).
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CI is configured (.github/workflows/ci.yml).
Test files detected (jvm/src/test).
Project health
68
No dependency manifest detected at root.
→ Add a manifest (package.json, pyproject.toml, Cargo.toml, go.mod, etc.) so others can install dependencies in one command.
Repository has a description.
Actively maintained (pushed within the last month).
.gitignore present.
Repository health signals
Activity, community, and responsiveness at scan time
Activity
- —Commits (30d / 90d)
- 91Forks
- 21Releaseslatest 5y ago
Community
- —Community health
- —authors own >50% of commits
- 316Watchers
Responsiveness
- 7hMedian issue response
- 9hMedian PR merge time
- 25Open issues
Repository files15 root entries
- .circleci
- .githubGood: CI is configured (.github/workflows/ci.yml).Good: Dependabot configured for github-actions.
- jvmGood: Test files detected (jvm/src/test).
- project
- shared
- .gitignoreGood: .gitignore present.
- .jvmopts
- .mailmap
- build.sbt
- CHANGELOG.md
- CODE_OF_CONDUCT.mdGood: Code of conduct present.
- CONTRIBUTING.mdIssue: CONTRIBUTING guide is very brief (−12 pts for depth). 150+ words earns +6 pts; 400+ earns +12 pts.Fix: Add setup instructions, code style notes, and how to run tests.Issue: Contributing guide lacks a setup section (−12 pts).Fix: Show new contributors how to get a local dev environment running.Issue: Contributing guide lacks a code style section (−8 pts).Fix: Describe your linting/formatting rules and how to run them.Issue: Contributing guide lacks a testing section (−8 pts).Fix: Show contributors how to run the test suite (e.g. npm test, pytest, cargo test).Issue: Contributing guide lacks a PR workflow section (−8 pts).Fix: Explain how to fork, branch, and open a pull request so contributors know what to expect.Issue: Contributing guide has no code examples (−5 pts).Fix: Add code blocks showing example commands for setup, running tests, and submitting a PR.
- LICENSEGood: Licensed under Apache-2.0.
- NOTICE
- README.mdGood: README is present.Issue: README has some structure (−7 pts). 2-3 headings earns partial credit; 4+ earns the full +15 pts.Fix: Add more sections (Overview, Install, Usage, Contributing) using ## headings.Issue: No screenshots or images in the README (−20 pts).Fix: Add a GIF, screenshot, or logo image. It is the fastest way to show what your project does.Issue: README has no code examples (−15 pts).Fix: Show a quick-start snippet so contributors can see what using your project looks like.Good: README links to a live demo or deployed app.Good: README includes status badges.Issue: No install instructions found in the README (−45 pts).Fix: Add a section showing how to install dependencies.Issue: No run or usage instructions found (−45 pts).Fix: Add a section showing how to start or use the project.