jeffdcamp/android-template
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Popular for its size, but the engineering basics lag behind the interest.

Higher than 42% of 5,156 graded repos

Basic Android Template for new Android Applications

Documentation23
Engineering68
Health94
Kotlin1141mo ago

A low grade is a to-do list, not a judgment of your code

Most gaps here are documentation, tests, and setup, not the code itself. Closing your top 3 gaps alone would lift this repo to C (76).

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Top fixes

Highest-impact changes first, ranked by point weight

16 to address
  1. 1
    Tests18pt

    Wire your tests to a documented command (e.g. a test script in your build config) so the suite is reproducible.

  2. 2
    README12pt

    Expand with a description, install steps, usage, and examples.

  3. 3
    README12pt

    Break it into sections (Overview, Install, Usage, Contributing) using Markdown headings.

  4. 4
    README12pt

    Show a quick-start snippet so contributors can see what using your project looks like.

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Documentation

23

Install and run instructions9pt0

No install instructions found in the README (−45 pts).

→ Add a section showing how to install dependencies.

License6pt0

No license detected.

→ Add a LICENSE file. Without one, nobody can legally use, copy, or contribute to your code.

Contributing guide5pt0

No CONTRIBUTING.md found (−47 pts base + up to −53 pts more for content).

→ Add a CONTRIBUTING.md telling newcomers how to get involved. Include setup, code style, test, and PR instructions.

README12pt60

README is present.

Engineering

68

Reproducibility6pt0

No dependency lockfile found (−70 pts).

→ Commit the lockfile for this project's package manager so installs produce the same dependency versions everywhere.

Issue and PR templates6pt0

No issue or PR templates found (−100 pts).

→ Add .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/ with bug_report.md and feature_request.md to guide contributors. It dramatically improves issue quality.

Tests18pt80

Test files detected (app/src/androidTest/java/org/jdc/template/ux/SmokeTest.kt).

CI/CD14pt100

CI is configured (.github/workflows/alpha.yml).

Linting and formatting5pt100

Java/Kotlin linting configured (lint step in CI workflow).

Project health

94

Housekeeping3pt60

.gitignore present.

Dependency manifest6pt100

Dependency manifest found (build.gradle.kts).

Repository metadata5pt100

Repository has a description.

Activity5pt100

Actively maintained (pushed within the last month).

Repository health signals

Activity, community, and responsiveness at scan time

Activity

  • -
    Commits (30d / 90d)
  • 42
    Forks
  • 0
    Releases

Community

  • -
    Community health
  • -
    authors own >50% of commits
  • 114
    Watchers

Responsiveness

  • <1h
    Median issue response
  • 3h
    Median PR merge time
  • 1
    Open issues
Repository files20 root entries
  • .github
    Good: CI is configured (.github/workflows/alpha.yml).
  • .idea
    Issue: Build artifacts or local files may be committed (.idea/icon.png) (−40 pts).Fix: Remove them and add to .gitignore.
  • .run
  • app
    Good: Test files detected (app/src/androidTest/java/org/jdc/template/ux/SmokeTest.kt).
  • buildSrc
  • docs
  • gradle
  • shared
  • .gitignore
    Good: .gitignore present.
  • AGENTS.md
  • api-playstore-dummy.json
  • build.gradle.kts
    Good: Dependency manifest found (build.gradle.kts).
  • CLAUDE.md
  • GEMINI.md
  • gradle.properties
  • gradlew
  • gradlew.bat
  • Jenkinsfile
  • README.md
    Good: README is present.
    Issue: README is fairly short (−10 pts). At 400+ chars you get partial credit; 1,500+ earns the full +20 pts.Fix: Expand with a description, install steps, usage, and examples.
    Issue: README has little structure (−15 pts). Add 2-3 headings for +8 pts; 4+ earns +15 pts.Fix: Break it into sections (Overview, Install, Usage, Contributing) using Markdown headings.
    Good: README includes screenshots or visuals. Great for first impressions.
    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.
  • settings.gradle.kts
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