Tech report - Nov 25

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| Issues Closed |    35 |
| PRs merged    |    42 |
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November has been a month of significant feature additions! We've launched a Grants Funding Directory inspired by floss.fund, implemented RSVP self check-ins for better event management, and rolled out a complete Events Page redesign with v3.0 dark theme support. Event organizers now have powerful tools with Free Ticket management and Host Approval workflows.

• Events Page Redesign (#1265): The events page now sports the v3.0 design with dark mode support, improved event cards, better sponsor/speaker displays, and enhanced social links.

  Eg page: Mumbai minidebconf, Combatore foss

• Grants Funding Directory (#1283): Inspired by floss.fund, projects can now list their funding needs using a standardized funding.json manifest. The directory includes filtering, validation against the funding schema, and dedicated project pages. Visit fossunited.org/grants/directory to explore.

• RSVP Self Check-in System (#1286, #1287, #1288): Attendees can now check themselves in during events via their RSVP edit page. Organizers get a dedicated dashboard showing check-in data grouped by date with download capabilities. This replaces manual check-in workflows and provides better attendance tracking. For more info please check our docs [page](https://docs.fossunited.org/event-rsvp/#event-check-ins_.

  Note: This only applies for signed-in users who can edit their RSVP.

• Host Approval for RSVPs (#1282): Event organizers can now enable "host requires approval" for RSVP forms. This allows reviewing and accepting/rejecting RSVPs directly from the insights page with automated email notifications. Perfect for capacity-limited events.

Image showing RSVP check-in data and host approval workflow in RSVP insights dashboard

• Free Ticket Management (#1259, #1260): Complete free ticket workflow is now available in the dashboard. Organizers can create coupon codes, set redemption limits, track usage, and manage codes with proper permission controls. Recipients can claim tickets using the coupon without needing a platform account.

• Talk Licensing & Videos (#1268, #1266): CFP submissions now include talk licensing options with acknowledgement checkboxes. Schedule pages can link to recorded talk videos, making it easier for attendees to catch up on sessions they missed.

• First Commit Initiative (#1271): Launched dedicated page for the First Commit initiative at fossunited.org/first-commit.

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