March 2026 focused on strengthening the issue creation workflow for new simulations in the phet-info repository to improve cross-functional visibility and readiness. The Change: refined the GitHub issue creation checklist to explicitly alert translators and ensure the Use in Research form is updated, reducing downstream blockers and rework for new simulations. Business value includes faster translation cycles, improved compliance with release readiness, and clearer guidance for contributors with minimal maintenance. Impact: Aligned issue-creation steps with translation and research-use requirements, enabling smoother handoffs from development to localization and research teams.

September 2025 monthly summary for phetsims/phet-info focusing on translator workflow governance and release readiness. The core work this month was updating the translator notification process to use manual GitHub issue alerting for significant string changes, reflecting a deliberate governance shift since November 2024. The update enhances traceability, reduces risk of unintended translations in releases, and aligns with established release-management practices.