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Jake Gearhart

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Jake Gearhart

Jake Gearhart enhanced the MuseScore repository by developing features that improve plugin reliability and data safety. He refactored file path handling logic using C++ and the Qt framework, modernizing File I/O operations and ensuring safer access to user-configured directories. By exposing plugin resource directories and implementing directory-aware path whitelisting, Jake enabled plugins to securely access and manage their own resources. His work recognized directory-based projects and automated write-path permissions, reducing path-related errors and streamlining project workflows. These contributions demonstrate a strong grasp of API development, plugin architecture, and software engineering, delivering practical improvements for both users and developers.

Overall Statistics

Feature vs Bugs

67%Features

Repository Contributions

6Total
Bugs
1
Commits
6
Features
2
Lines of code
468
Activity Months1

Work History

February 2026

6 Commits • 2 Features

Feb 1, 2026

February 2026: Delivered key features and bug fixes for MuseScore that improve reliability, security, and developer ergonomics for plugins. Implemented directory-aware path handling, plugin resource directory access, and automatic write-path whitelisting for directory-based projects, enabling safer data management and smoother plugin workflows.

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Quality Metrics

Correctness100.0%
Maintainability90.0%
Architecture90.0%
Performance86.6%
AI Usage23.4%

Skills & Technologies

Programming Languages

C++

Technical Skills

API developmentC++ developmentFile I/O handlingFile handlingObject-oriented programmingPlugin architectureQt frameworkSoftware architecturecode formattingplugin developmentsoftware engineering

Repositories Contributed To

1 repo

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musescore/MuseScore

Feb 2026 Feb 2026
1 Month active

Languages Used

C++

Technical Skills

API developmentC++ developmentFile I/O handlingFile handlingObject-oriented programmingPlugin architecture