✨ Feature Description
Add a small informational message near the "Last updated" timestamp to clarify that infrequent data updates are expected after GSoC contributor selection is complete.
🤔 Problem It Solves
After GSoC selection is finalized, the "Last updated" timestamp on the site appears misleading in two places:
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Good First Issues section shows "Last updated: 90 hours ago" right next to a banner claiming "Updated every 6 hours via GitHub Actions" a direct contradiction that makes users think the pipeline is broken.
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Mentor Finder section shows "Last updated: 3 days ago" with an amber warning dot, further signaling something is wrong.
Users visiting post-selection may assume the site is broken or unmaintained, when infrequent updates are completely expected at this stage.
💡 Proposed Solution
Display a contextual note alongside the "Last updated" timestamp after completion:
"GSoC selection complete. Data won't update frequently."
This should only appear post-selection , before the completion , the timestamp displays as usual.
🔄 Alternatives Considered
Hiding the timestamp entirely post-selection — rejected as it removes useful info.
Changing the "Updated every 6 hours" claim dynamically — possible but more complex than a simple note.
📸 Mockups / Examples
Screenshots showing the current confusing state:
Good First Issues: "Last updated: 90 hours ago" contradicts "Updated every 6 hours" in the same banner.
Mentor Finder: "Last updated: 3 days ago" with amber warning dot implies an error state.
✅ Acceptance Criteria
📋 Additional Context
Affects both the Good First Issues section and the Mentor Finder section at https://findmygsoc.vercel.app/. Small UX fix with high clarity gain for end users.
🌱 Contributor Checklist
✨ Feature Description
Add a small informational message near the "Last updated" timestamp to clarify that infrequent data updates are expected after GSoC contributor selection is complete.
🤔 Problem It Solves
After GSoC selection is finalized, the "Last updated" timestamp on the site appears misleading in two places:
Good First Issues section shows "Last updated: 90 hours ago" right next to a banner claiming "Updated every 6 hours via GitHub Actions" a direct contradiction that makes users think the pipeline is broken.
Mentor Finder section shows "Last updated: 3 days ago" with an amber warning dot, further signaling something is wrong.
Users visiting post-selection may assume the site is broken or unmaintained, when infrequent updates are completely expected at this stage.
💡 Proposed Solution
Display a contextual note alongside the "Last updated" timestamp after completion:
"GSoC selection complete. Data won't update frequently."
This should only appear post-selection , before the completion , the timestamp displays as usual.
🔄 Alternatives Considered
Hiding the timestamp entirely post-selection — rejected as it removes useful info.
Changing the "Updated every 6 hours" claim dynamically — possible but more complex than a simple note.
📸 Mockups / Examples
Screenshots showing the current confusing state:
✅ Acceptance Criteria
📋 Additional Context
Affects both the Good First Issues section and the Mentor Finder section at https://findmygsoc.vercel.app/. Small UX fix with high clarity gain for end users.
🌱 Contributor Checklist