# Working Groups **URL:** https://discuss.openedx.org/c/working-groups/29.md [Latest](https://discuss.openedx.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discuss.openedx.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discuss.openedx.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Working Groups category](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/about-the-working-groups-category/1365)
**Author:** [@nedbat](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/nedbat)\ **Replies:** 0
Discussions related to semi-formal working groups. Learn more about the working groups here. --- ## [CC rights expansion: Braden MacDonald](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/cc-rights-expansion-braden-macdonald/19711)
**Author:** [@dave](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/dave)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 4:15pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/cc-rights-expansion-braden-macdonald/19711 "2026-09-29T16:15:11Z")
I’d like expand Braden MacDonald’s (@braden) commit rights to include the new openedx-search repo. Braden is an Open edX Distinguished Engineer who has been one of the driving forces behind our search strategy. In addit… --- ## [Frontend-base: the plan for Willow](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/frontend-base-the-plan-for-willow/19438)
**Author:** [@arbrandes](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/arbrandes)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 4:07pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/frontend-base-the-plan-for-willow/19438 "2026-09-29T16:07:29Z")
Hi there! This is our plan for the frontend-base conversion as it touches the next Open edX release, Willow. Comments are welcome! TLDR Starting now, all learner-facing MFEs will be converted to frontend-base apps in … --- ## [Core Contributor Nomination - Tobias Macey](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/core-contributor-nomination-tobias-macey/19697)
**Author:** [@dave](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/dave)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 12:28am UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/core-contributor-nomination-tobias-macey/19697 "2026-09-29T00:28:36Z")
Hi folks. I’m opening this thread to nominate Tobias Macey (@blarghmatey) for a Core Contributor role as a Code Contributor to the following repos: xqueue-watcher openedx-search Tobias has been an active member in the… --- ## [Nomination: Muhammad Anas as CC and Maintainer for edx-proctoring](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/nomination-muhammad-anas-as-cc-and-maintainer-for-edx-proctoring/19610)
**Author:** [@pdpinch](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/pdpinch)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 1:07pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/nomination-muhammad-anas-as-cc-and-maintainer-for-edx-proctoring/19610 "2026-09-28T13:07:20Z")
I’d like to nominate @Muhammad\_Anas (Anas12091101 on Github) for the role of CC and Maintainer on the edx-proctoring repo. Anas is a software engineer at Arbisoft who has worked on the MIT Open Learning team for more th… --- ## [Core Contributor News for Sprint: Aug 28th - Sept 11th, 2026](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/core-contributor-news-for-sprint-aug-28th-sept-11th-2026/19656)
**Author:** [@Natalia\_Choconta](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/Natalia_Choconta)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 12:29pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/core-contributor-news-for-sprint-aug-28th-sept-11th-2026/19656 "2026-09-15T12:29:18Z")
Core Contributor News for Sprint: Jul 31st - Aug 25th, 2026 This sprint brought mostly positive experiences. 60% of participants rated their experience as good or great, while 40% reported a neutral experience or faced s… --- ## [How I do frontend-base development](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/how-i-do-frontend-base-development/19501)
**Author:** [@arbrandes](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/arbrandes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 2:31pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/how-i-do-frontend-base-development/19501 "2026-09-01T14:31:02Z")
Since we’ve started landing the frontend-base conversions with the expectation that developers actually use them (I know, what a thought!), I figure this is an opportune time to showcase what my frontend dev flow looks l… --- ## [🌳 Help Us Name the "Y" and "Z" Open edX Releases! 🌳](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/help-us-name-the-y-and-z-open-edx-releases/19205)
**Author:** [@sarina](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/sarina)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 5:09pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/help-us-name-the-y-and-z-open-edx-releases/19205 "2026-08-26T17:09:26Z")
Hi everyone! We need your help choosing the names for our upcoming “Y” and “Z” releases! This is a fun way to leave your mark on the Open edX community, and the process is simple: :green\_circle: How it works: Propos… --- ## [Core Contributor News for Sprint: Jul 31st - Aug 25th, 2026](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/core-contributor-news-for-sprint-jul-31st-aug-25th-2026/19439)
**Author:** [@Natalia\_Choconta](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/Natalia_Choconta)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 3:34am UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/core-contributor-news-for-sprint-jul-31st-aug-25th-2026/19439 "2026-08-26T03:34:51Z")
Core Contributor News for Sprint: Jul 31st - Aug 25th, 2026 This sprint brought mostly positive experiences. 70% of participants rated their experience as good or great, while 30% reported a neutral experience or faced s… --- ## [Can't drag to reorder in studio after update to Ulmo when language is French](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/cant-drag-to-reorder-in-studio-after-update-to-ulmo-when-language-is-french/18394)
**Author:** [@mboisson](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/mboisson)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 3:41pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/cant-drag-to-reorder-in-studio-after-update-to-ulmo-when-language-is-french/18394 "2026-08-19T15:41:05Z")
Hi, After upgrading to Ulmo, we found that we can no longer drag to reorder components within a unit in Studio. The option is there, but clicking and draging/dropping just selects text and does not move anything. A… --- ## [Ramesh Thota (@rthota-sonata-hue) - Core Contributor Nomination](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/ramesh-thota-rthota-sonata-hue-core-contributor-nomination/19308)
**Author:** [@Ramesh\_Thota](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/Ramesh_Thota)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 8:45pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/ramesh-thota-rthota-sonata-hue-core-contributor-nomination/19308 "2026-08-14T20:45:25Z")
Hi Open edX community, I am putting myself forward as an organic candidate for Core Contributor (Coding) status, per the process defined in OEP-54. About Me I’m Ramesh Thota, a Technical Lead at 2U on the Sunrise tea… --- ## [Adding the header slot to discussions MFE?](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/adding-the-header-slot-to-discussions-mfe/18337)
**Author:** [@mboisson](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/mboisson)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 3:21pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/adding-the-header-slot-to-discussions-mfe/18337 "2026-08-07T15:21:57Z")
It seems that the discussions MFE does not support the header plugin slot, which makes the discussions page much different from the other pages. Is this something that can be added easily by forking the MFE ? --- ## [Git checkout release/verawood](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/git-checkout-release-verawood/18877)
**Author:** [@farhaanbukhsh](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/farhaanbukhsh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 7:04pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/git-checkout-release-verawood/18877 "2026-07-29T19:04:46Z")
Open edX developers! We just created the release/verawood branch in 68 Open edX repositories. :warning: THESE BRANCHES ARE NOT FOR PUBLIC CONSUMPTION :warning: They are only meant to provide a first reference point for d… --- ## [Contributors Meetup Async Update - Jun 20th - Jul 04th, 2026](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/contributors-meetup-async-update-jun-20th-jul-04th-2026/19167)
**Author:** [@Natalia\_Choconta](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/Natalia_Choconta)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 2:57pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/contributors-meetup-async-update-jun-20th-jul-04th-2026/19167 "2026-07-21T14:57:05Z")
Core Contributor News for Sprint: Jun 20th - Jul 04th, 2026 This sprint delivered a very positive experience overall, with 100% of participants rating their experience as good or great. :tada: What are we celebrating? … --- ## [Core Contributor News for Sprint: Jul 3rd - Jul 17th, 2026](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/core-contributor-news-for-sprint-jul-3rd-jul-17th-2026/19166)
**Author:** [@Natalia\_Choconta](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/Natalia_Choconta)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 2:56pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/core-contributor-news-for-sprint-jul-3rd-jul-17th-2026/19166 "2026-07-21T14:56:49Z")
Core Contributor News for Sprint: Jun 20th - Jul 04th, 2026 This sprint delivered a very positive experience overall, with 100% of participants rating their experience as good or great. :tada: What are we celebrating? … --- ## [CC rights expansion: Bryann Valderrama](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/cc-rights-expansion-bryann-valderrama/19144)
**Author:** [@mafermazu](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/mafermazu)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 6:38pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/cc-rights-expansion-bryann-valderrama/19144 "2026-07-15T18:38:35Z")
Hello everyone, :raising\_hands: I’d like to nominate Bryann Valderrama @bryantt-v (GitHub: @BryanttV) to extend his committer rights to the openedx-authz repository. Motivation Bryann has made significant contribution… --- ## [Core Contributor News for Sprint: Jun 20th - Jul 03rd, 2026](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/core-contributor-news-for-sprint-jun-20th-jul-03rd-2026/19162)
**Author:** [@Natalia\_Choconta](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/Natalia_Choconta)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 1:51am UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/core-contributor-news-for-sprint-jun-20th-jul-03rd-2026/19162 "2026-07-14T01:51:13Z")
Core Contributor News for Sprint: Jun 20th - Jul 03rd, 2026 This sprint brought mostly positive experiences. 71% of participants rated their experience as good or great, while 29% reported a neutral experience or faced s… --- ## [Core Contributor nomination: Ivan Stepanok for openedx-mobile-site-registry](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/core-contributor-nomination-ivan-stepanok-for-openedx-mobile-site-registry/19141)
**Author:** [@Ivan\_Stepanok](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/Ivan_Stepanok)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 1:48pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/core-contributor-nomination-ivan-stepanok-for-openedx-mobile-site-registry/19141 "2026-07-13T13:48:52Z")
Hello Open edX community, I would like to nominate myself, Ivan Stepanok, as a Coding Core Contributor and maintainer for the new GitHub - openedx/openedx-mobile-site-registry: Backend to register sites that show up on … --- ## [Core Contributor News for Sprint: Jun 5th - Jun 19th, 2026](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/core-contributor-news-for-sprint-jun-5th-jun-19th-2026/19136)
**Author:** [@Natalia\_Choconta](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/Natalia_Choconta)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 9:00pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/core-contributor-news-for-sprint-jun-5th-jun-19th-2026/19136 "2026-07-01T21:00:02Z")
Core Contributor News for Sprint: Jun 5th - Jun 19th, 2026 This sprint brought mostly positive experiences. 38% of participants rated their experience as good or great, while 62% reported a neutral experience or faced so… --- ## [CC Rights Expansion: Peter Pinch](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/cc-rights-expansion-peter-pinch/19117)
**Author:** [@feanil](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/feanil)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 5:53pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/cc-rights-expansion-peter-pinch/19117 "2026-06-26T17:53:51Z")
I’d like to nominate Peter Pinch as a core contributor and maintainer of the newly created end-to-end-tests repository. Peter is already a Core Contributor and has expressed interest in helping build out and maintain a … --- ## [CC Rights Expansion: Ty Hob](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/cc-rights-expansion-ty-hob/19118)
**Author:** [@feanil](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/feanil)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 5:53pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/cc-rights-expansion-ty-hob/19118 "2026-06-26T17:53:31Z")
I’d like to nominate Ty Hob as a core contributor and maintainer of the newly created end-to-end-tests repository. Ty is already a Core Contributor and has expressed interest in helping build out and maintain a new set … --- ## [CC Rights Expansion: Max Sokolski](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/cc-rights-expansion-max-sokolski/19119)
**Author:** [@feanil](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/feanil)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 5:52pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/cc-rights-expansion-max-sokolski/19119 "2026-06-26T17:52:59Z")
I’d like to nominate Max Sokolski as a core contributor and maintainer of the newly created end-to-end-tests repository. Max is already a Core Contributor and has expressed interest in helping build out and maintain a n… --- ## [CC Rights Expansion: Jesse Stewart](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/cc-rights-expansion-jesse-stewart/19120)
**Author:** [@feanil](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/feanil)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 5:52pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/cc-rights-expansion-jesse-stewart/19120 "2026-06-26T17:52:37Z")
I’d like to nominate Jesse Stewart as a core contributor and maintainer of the newly created end-to-end-tests repository. Jesse is already a Core Contributor and has expressed interest in helping build out and maintain … --- ## [Core Contributor Rights Expansion: Troy Sankey](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/core-contributor-rights-expansion-troy-sankey/18882)
**Author:** [@tsankey](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/tsankey)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 5:17pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/core-contributor-rights-expansion-troy-sankey/18882 "2026-06-18T17:17:14Z")
(based on Kira’s template) Hello Everyone! Following the procedure outlined in OEP-54, I would like to nominate myself (Troy Sankey - pwnage101) to become a new core contributor in the openedx/openedx-filters repository … --- ## [Core Contributor Rights Expansion: Kira Miller](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/core-contributor-rights-expansion-kira-miller/18881)
**Author:** [@kmiller1](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/kmiller1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 10:36pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/core-contributor-rights-expansion-kira-miller/18881 "2026-06-09T22:36:18Z")
Hello Everyone! Following the procedure outlined in OEP-54, I would like to nominate myself (Kira Miller - kiram15) to become a new core contributor in the openedx-filters repository Rationale I am a senior software de… --- ## [Core Contributer Nominations - Ismail Veruru Shaik](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/core-contributer-nominations-ismail-veruru-shaik/19059)
**Author:** [@Veruru\_Shaik\_Ismail](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/Veruru_Shaik_Ismail)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 3:49pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/core-contributer-nominations-ismail-veruru-shaik/19059 "2026-05-15T15:49:37Z")
Hello Everyone, I would like to formally put myself forward for Core Contributor status. Over the past several months, I’ve been actively contributing to enterprise-focused initiatives and platform improvements across … --- ## [Core Contributor Nomination - Tanuja](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/core-contributor-nomination-tanuja/19058)
**Author:** [@Tanuja\_Sunkara](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/Tanuja_Sunkara)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 3:49pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/core-contributor-nomination-tanuja/19058 "2026-05-15T15:49:27Z")
Hi Everyone, I would like to nominate myself, Tanuja Sunkara (@tsunkara-sonata), for Core Contributor status in the Open edX community. Contributions I bring strong frontend expertise across modern technologies, includ… --- ## [Ganesh Shivaji Biradar (@gshivajibiradar-sonata) - Core Contributor Nomination](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/ganesh-shivaji-biradar-gshivajibiradar-sonata-core-contributor-nomination/19056)
**Author:** [@Ganesh\_Shivaji\_Birad](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/Ganesh_Shivaji_Birad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 3:49pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/ganesh-shivaji-biradar-gshivajibiradar-sonata-core-contributor-nomination/19056 "2026-05-15T15:49:21Z")
Hello Everyone! Following the procedure outlined in OEP-54, I would like to nominate myself, Ganesh Shivaji Biradar (@gshivajibiradar-sonata), to become a Core Contributor within the Open edX community. Rationale I am a… --- ## [Core Contributor Nomination – Ramya Gopal Rao](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/core-contributor-nomination-ramya-gopal-rao/19057)
**Author:** [@Ramya\_Gopal\_Rao](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/Ramya_Gopal_Rao)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 3:49pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/core-contributor-nomination-ramya-gopal-rao/19057 "2026-05-15T15:49:03Z")
Hi Open edX community, I am putting myself forward as an organic candidate for Core Contributor (Coding) status, per the process defined in OEP-54. About Me I’m Ramya Gopal Rao, a Technical Lead at 2U on the Lakshy t… --- ## [Core Contributor Nomination: Daniel Wong](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/core-contributor-nomination-daniel-wong/18855)
**Author:** [@sarina](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/sarina)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 4:59pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/core-contributor-nomination-daniel-wong/18855 "2026-05-12T16:59:38Z")
Hi everyone! I’d like to nominate @dan.wong for a Core Contributor role as a Code Contributor to the following repositories: openedx-platform openedx-authz Commitment: Daniel, a member of the WGU team, has been focus… [Next page](https://discuss.openedx.org/c/working-groups/29.md?page=1)