# \[GSOC\] Interested in Improving Jenkinsfile Runner abilities and GitHub Actions **URL:** \ **Category:** GSoC\ **Created:** [March 21, 2025, 8:38am UTC](https://community.jenkins.io/t/gsoc-interested-in-improving-jenkinsfile-runner-abilities-and-github-actions/28635 "2025-03-21T08:38:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![YongGoose](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/community.jenkins.io/yonggoose/32/13833_2.png) [@YongGoose](https://community.jenkins.io/u/YongGoose)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2025, 8:38am UTC](https://community.jenkins.io/t/gsoc-interested-in-improving-jenkinsfile-runner-abilities-and-github-actions/28635/1 "2025-03-21T08:38:25Z")
Hello, My name is Yongjun Hong, and I have contributed to over 20 Java-based open-source projects, including **JUnit5** , **Spring Boot** , and Naver’s **Fixture Monkey** and various apache projects. One of the most meaningful contributions I’ve made was implementing parallel execution in **JUnit5’s Vintage Engine**. Originally, test executions were strictly sequential, but I enhanced performance by enabling parallel execution at both the class and method levels. During this process, I also identified and resolved a deadlock issue, which further deepened my understanding of concurrency and strengthened my Java expertise. Currently, I’m particularly interested in enhancing the functionality of Jenkinsfile Runner and integrating it with GitHub Actions. I believe this project offers a practical solution to common CI/CD automation challenges, especially as teams transition to modern Jenkins tech stacks. With my experience in Java and Docker, I’m confident I can help modernize Jenkinsfile Runner and reinforce its integration with GitHub Actions. As part of a formal proposal, I’m planning to prepare a basic architectural document for the project. Would you happen to have any specific directions or considerations you’d like me to keep in mind? You can find a summary of my past contributions on my GitHub profile below > **[YongGoose - Overview](https://github.com/YongGoose)** > > Java Developer, Open Source Enthusiast, Proud Son. YongGoose has 39 repositories available. Follow their code on GitHub. Thank you for your time, and I look forward to hearing your thoughts. Best regards, Yongjun Hong ---
**Author:** ![poddingue](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/community.jenkins.io/poddingue/32/985_2.png) [@poddingue](https://community.jenkins.io/u/poddingue)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2025, 11:33am UTC](https://community.jenkins.io/t/gsoc-interested-in-improving-jenkinsfile-runner-abilities-and-github-actions/28635/2 "2025-03-21T11:33:46Z")
Hello and welcome to this community, @YongGoose. 👋 I’m afraid the project you chose is still in the draft ideas, as we don’t have a lead mentor to offer guidance to a mentee. 🤷 That doesn’t mean your help is not welcome, far from it. To start interacting with the project, I’ll quote Mark Waite: > The [project overview page](https://www.jenkins.io/participate/) includes the [code card](https://www.jenkins.io/participate/code/) with links to two of the GitHub organizations we use. Many Jenkins components track their issues in GitHub. [Good first issues](https://github.com/search?q=org%3Ajenkinsci+org%3Ajenkins-infra+is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+label%3A%22good+first+issue%22) are a great place to start. > The [Hacktoberfest 2024 blog post](https://www.jenkins.io/blog/2024/09/30/hacktoberfest/) includes a link to the [Hacktoberfest events page](https://www.jenkins.io/events/hacktoberfest/). That page includes a link to the [Jenkins Jira issue tracker](https://issues.jenkins.io/) and its [friendly issues report](https://issues.jenkins.io/secure/Dashboard.jspa?selectPageId=19342). They are also a good place to start. ---
**Author:** ![YongGoose](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/community.jenkins.io/yonggoose/32/13833_2.png) [@YongGoose](https://community.jenkins.io/u/YongGoose)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2025, 5:54am UTC](https://community.jenkins.io/t/gsoc-interested-in-improving-jenkinsfile-runner-abilities-and-github-actions/28635/3 "2025-03-23T05:54:06Z")
Thank you for your response! I’ll take a positive look at other ideas as well. ---
**Author:** ![YongGoose](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/community.jenkins.io/yonggoose/32/13833_2.png) [@YongGoose](https://community.jenkins.io/u/YongGoose)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2025, 6:02am UTC](https://community.jenkins.io/t/gsoc-interested-in-improving-jenkinsfile-runner-abilities-and-github-actions/28635/4 "2025-03-23T06:02:40Z")
@poddingue If I want to participate as a mentor for a draft idea, should I also write a draft and submit it via Google Form? ---
**Author:** ![poddingue](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/community.jenkins.io/poddingue/32/985_2.png) [@poddingue](https://community.jenkins.io/u/poddingue)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2025, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.jenkins.io/t/gsoc-interested-in-improving-jenkinsfile-runner-abilities-and-github-actions/28635/5 "2025-03-23T14:08:03Z")
No, you don’t have to. Let @krisstern know about that, and they will tell you what to do. 👍 ---
**Author:** ![krisstern](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/community.jenkins.io/krisstern/32/824_2.png) [@krisstern](https://community.jenkins.io/u/krisstern)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2025, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.jenkins.io/t/gsoc-interested-in-improving-jenkinsfile-runner-abilities-and-github-actions/28635/6 "2025-03-23T18:28:18Z")
Hi @YongGoose I don’t think it would be a good idea for us to add new project ideas now as Google has already reviewed our project ideas. But could you please tell us more about your background if you are interested in joining us as a GSoC mentor for the existing project ideas so we could consider your case? ---
**Author:** ![YongGoose](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/community.jenkins.io/yonggoose/32/13833_2.png) [@YongGoose](https://community.jenkins.io/u/YongGoose)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2025, 12:30am UTC](https://community.jenkins.io/t/gsoc-interested-in-improving-jenkinsfile-runner-abilities-and-github-actions/28635/7 "2025-03-24T00:30:35Z")
@krisstern > [@krisstern](#): > > But could you please tell us more about your background if you are interested in joining us as a GSoC mentor for the existing project ideas so we could consider your case? Sure! 🙂 I am a backend developer who graduated this February with a degree in **Computer Science**. During my college years, I naturally developed an interest in web development and **CI/CD**. Initially, I gained hands-on experience by implementing CI/CD through GitHub Actions, and more recently, I have been focusing on learning **Jenkins** in depth. I also worked on a **4-month** contract with IT companie in Korea, where I built **CI/CD** pipelines using **Jenkins**. Through this role, I gained practical experience handling Jenkins Pipelines and developing essential technical and problem-solving skills. Since my contract ended on March 31, there is no issue regarding my eligibility for GSoC. In addition, I have actively contributed to the **open-source community**. I have participated in projects such as **JUnit5** , **Naver’s Fixture-Monkey** , and various **Apache** projects(e.g **seata** ), providing code reviews and technical support. Beyond simply contributing new features, I have taken the initiative to propose enhancements. For example, while working on an issue related to introducing parallelization in **JUnit5’s Vintage Test Engine** , I noticed that **class-level parallelization** offered minimal performance benefits when running a single class. Therefore, I proposed and implemented **method-level parallelization** , during which I also identified and resolved a **deadlock** issue. **[1]** Furthermore, I have improved my mentoring skills by teaching Spring Boot to **20 college students** over the course of a year **[2]**, which allowed me to develop **effective knowledge-sharing** and **mentoring techniques**. Although my professional experience may be relatively short, I believe my greatest strengths are **persistence** and **passion**. I am confident that these qualities will enable me to make a positive contribution to the GSoC mentor team. I look forward to the opportunity to help advance the project and drive innovation within the Jenkins ecosystem. Thank you. Yongjun Hong P.S. If you need more information, I would be happy to send you my **resume** and **portfolio** via email. [1] : [Support parallelization in junit-vintage-engine by YongGoose · Pull Request #4135 · junit-team/junit5 · GitHub](https://github.com/junit-team/junit5/pull/4135#issuecomment-2543164929) [2] : [Hong Yong Jun, Son, java developer, open source enthusiast](https://www.slideshare.net/kevin09288715) ---
**Author:** ![krisstern](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/community.jenkins.io/krisstern/32/824_2.png) [@krisstern](https://community.jenkins.io/u/krisstern)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2025, 1:39am UTC](https://community.jenkins.io/t/gsoc-interested-in-improving-jenkinsfile-runner-abilities-and-github-actions/28635/8 "2025-03-24T01:39:23Z")
Hi @YongGoose it sounds like you are more suitable to be a GSoC contributor then a mentor. ---
**Author:** ![YongGoose](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/community.jenkins.io/yonggoose/32/13833_2.png) [@YongGoose](https://community.jenkins.io/u/YongGoose)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2025, 1:55am UTC](https://community.jenkins.io/t/gsoc-interested-in-improving-jenkinsfile-runner-abilities-and-github-actions/28635/9 "2025-03-24T01:55:03Z")
I feel the same way. Thank you for your comment. ---
**Author:** ![YongGoose](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/community.jenkins.io/yonggoose/32/13833_2.png) [@YongGoose](https://community.jenkins.io/u/YongGoose)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2025, 5:03am UTC](https://community.jenkins.io/t/gsoc-interested-in-improving-jenkinsfile-runner-abilities-and-github-actions/28635/10 "2025-03-24T05:03:08Z")
@krisstern I noticed on the page that it’s possible to give feedback on project idea drafts and even participate as a mentor. That’s why I was asking about the possibility of joining as a mentor! - [GSoC 2025 Project Ideas](http://jenkins.io/projects/gsoc/2025/project-ideas/#draft-project-ideas) I have a few questions regarding this. It looks like you’re listed as a potential mentor for the mission below. - [Improving Jenkinsfile Runner abilities and GitHub Actions](https://www.jenkins.io/projects/gsoc/2025/project-ideas/improving-jenkinsfile-runner-abilities-and-github-actions/) I’m really interested in working on this mission, and I’d love to know how I can apply and get started. 🚀 It would be great to have the opportunity to work with you! 👀 ---
**Author:** ![krisstern](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/community.jenkins.io/krisstern/32/824_2.png) [@krisstern](https://community.jenkins.io/u/krisstern)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2025, 6:19am UTC](https://community.jenkins.io/t/gsoc-interested-in-improving-jenkinsfile-runner-abilities-and-github-actions/28635/11 "2025-03-24T06:19:53Z")
Hi @YongGoose I do not think you have the required experiences to serve as a mentor at this time. Also, the project idea you are intesrested in is not going to go ahead, so if you are interested in applying as a contributor we would advice you to choose another project idea from the accepted list instead. ---
**Author:** ![YongGoose](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/community.jenkins.io/yonggoose/32/13833_2.png) [@YongGoose](https://community.jenkins.io/u/YongGoose)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2025, 6:44am UTC](https://community.jenkins.io/t/gsoc-interested-in-improving-jenkinsfile-runner-abilities-and-github-actions/28635/12 "2025-03-24T06:44:00Z")
Got it! I’ll check the accepted project list and look for another project to contribute to. Thanks for letting me know!