idris-lang/Idris2
Nov 2024 – Aug 2025
6 Months active
Languages Used
IdrisMarkdownIdris ScriptRST
Technical Skills
Compiler DevelopmentData StructuresRefactoringType SystemsMetaprogrammingReflection
André Videla
PROFILE
André Videla
Andre Videla contributed to the idris-lang/Idris2 repository by designing and implementing core compiler infrastructure focused on robust metadata and error location tracking. He introduced and refactored data structures such as WithFC and WithData to unify file location and metadata management, improving error reporting and static analysis throughout the compiler pipeline. Working primarily in Idris and leveraging advanced type systems and functional programming techniques, Andre enhanced reflection, parser robustness, and syntax handling, while also streamlining contributor workflows and onboarding documentation. His work demonstrated depth in compiler development, emphasizing maintainability, extensibility, and clarity in both codebase structure and developer experience.
Overall Statistics
Feature vs Bugs
100%Features
Repository Contributions
24Total
Bugs
0
Commits
24
Features
11
Lines of code
7,045
Activity Months6
Work History
August 2025
13 Commits • 3 Features
Aug 1, 2025Month: 2025-08 — Idris2 repository (idris-lang/Idris2). This period focused on improving onboarding, implementing internal compiler refactors for maintainability, and aligning syntax with language conventions, delivering tangible value for users and contributors alike.
13 Commits • 3 Features
Aug 1, 2025Month: 2025-08 — Idris2 repository (idris-lang/Idris2). This period focused on improving onboarding, implementing internal compiler refactors for maintainability, and aligning syntax with language conventions, delivering tangible value for users and contributors alike.
August 2025
July 2025
4 Commits • 2 Features
Jul 1, 2025July 2025 ( Idris2 repository idris-lang/Idris2 ): Delivered significant improvements to metadata handling and contributor workflow. The month focused on extending the API for payload metadata, and tightening contribution processes to accelerate and govern contributions while maintaining compatibility.
July 2025
4 Commits • 2 Features
Jul 1, 2025July 2025 ( Idris2 repository idris-lang/Idris2 ): Delivered significant improvements to metadata handling and contributor workflow. The month focused on extending the API for payload metadata, and tightening contribution processes to accelerate and govern contributions while maintaining compatibility.
February 2025
1 Commits • 1 Features
Feb 1, 2025February 2025: Idris2 repository focused on strengthening API type safety for core abstractions. Delivered the Category API Type Safety Enhancement by introducing a MkCategory constructor to the Category interface, enabling explicit construction of Category instances. This change improves correctness, reduces ambiguity in category definitions, and sets a solid foundation for safe category usage across the system. No major bugs were closed this month; work emphasized API clarity, maintainability, and safe extensibility in preparation for upcoming features.
1 Commits • 1 Features
Feb 1, 2025February 2025: Idris2 repository focused on strengthening API type safety for core abstractions. Delivered the Category API Type Safety Enhancement by introducing a MkCategory constructor to the Category interface, enabling explicit construction of Category instances. This change improves correctness, reduces ambiguity in category definitions, and sets a solid foundation for safe category usage across the system. No major bugs were closed this month; work emphasized API clarity, maintainability, and safe extensibility in preparation for upcoming features.
February 2025
January 2025
4 Commits • 3 Features
Jan 1, 2025January 2025 summary for idris-lang/Idris2 focused on improving error location handling, parser robustness, and simplifying the migration path for syntax changes. Delivered cohesive error propagation with the WithFC wrapper across parsing, desugaring, and parameter handling, enhanced the parser and semantic decorations, and deprecated the old parameter-block syntax with clear migration guidance. Overall, these efforts improved reliability, developer experience, and readiness for adoption of Idris2 syntax updates.
January 2025
4 Commits • 3 Features
Jan 1, 2025January 2025 summary for idris-lang/Idris2 focused on improving error location handling, parser robustness, and simplifying the migration path for syntax changes. Delivered cohesive error propagation with the WithFC wrapper across parsing, desugaring, and parameter handling, enhanced the parser and semantic decorations, and deprecated the old parameter-block syntax with clear migration guidance. Overall, these efforts improved reliability, developer experience, and readiness for adoption of Idris2 syntax updates.
December 2024
1 Commits • 1 Features
Dec 1, 2024December 2024: Delivered location-aware WithFC in Idris2 reflection, enabling preserved source location in reflected terms; refactored deriving and reflection implementations to utilize WithFC during reflection and reification; improved error reporting and debugging workflows. This work strengthens developer productivity by providing clearer diagnostics and more reliable reflection behavior across the Idris2 ecosystem.
1 Commits • 1 Features
Dec 1, 2024December 2024: Delivered location-aware WithFC in Idris2 reflection, enabling preserved source location in reflected terms; refactored deriving and reflection implementations to utilize WithFC during reflection and reification; improved error reporting and debugging workflows. This work strengthens developer productivity by providing clearer diagnostics and more reliable reflection behavior across the Idris2 ecosystem.
December 2024
November 2024
1 Commits • 1 Features
Nov 1, 2024Concise monthly summary for 2024-11 focusing on key accomplishments, business value and technical achievements in Idris2.
November 2024
1 Commits • 1 Features
Nov 1, 2024Concise monthly summary for 2024-11 focusing on key accomplishments, business value and technical achievements in Idris2.
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Quality Metrics
Correctness93.0%
Maintainability91.6%
Architecture92.4%
Performance83.0%
AI Usage20.0%
Skills & Technologies
Programming Languages
IdrisIdris ScriptMarkdownRST
Technical Skills
Code CleanupCode RefactoringCompiler DesignCompiler DevelopmentContribution GuidelinesData StructuresData structuresDead Code EliminationDocumentationFunctional ProgrammingFunctional programmingLanguage DesignLink ManagementMetaprogrammingParser Development
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