From 11742bc07b6300433a5586cd0bf4fe1e0d96dd98 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "copilot-swe-agent[bot]" <198982749+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:39:40 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] Initial plan From 412687ff18bcbe10f4baee7d4ba2596ef01bc9c2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "copilot-swe-agent[bot]" <198982749+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:43:12 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] Enhance README with emojis, better formatting and visual hierarchy Co-authored-by: manassehgitau <110011157+manassehgitau@users.noreply.github.com> --- profile/README.md | 86 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++-------------------- 1 file changed, 50 insertions(+), 36 deletions(-) diff --git a/profile/README.md b/profile/README.md index a36004f..adc605c 100644 --- a/profile/README.md +++ b/profile/README.md @@ -1,80 +1,94 @@ -# Merge-Labs +# πŸ§ͺ Merge-Labs **Merge-Labs** is a collaborative GitHub organization where we build, break, and refine ideas together. This space exists for experimenting, learning in public, and shipping real projects with friends across the areas we care about most. +
+ +**Build Openly** β€’ **Iterate Fast** β€’ **Learn Together** + +
+ --- -## What We Work On +## πŸ”§ What We Work On Projects here evolve, but the core interests include: -* **Backend & Systems Development** -* **APIs & Distributed Systems** -* **IoT & Embedded Systems** -* **Cloud, DevOps & Infrastructure** -* **Data pipelines & real-time systems** -* **Open-source tools & internal tooling** -* **Experimental MVPs and prototypes** +* πŸ”Œ **Backend & Systems Development** +* 🌐 **APIs & Distributed Systems** +* πŸ“‘ **IoT & Embedded Systems** +* ☁️ **Cloud, DevOps & Infrastructure** +* πŸ“Š **Data pipelines & real-time systems** +* πŸ› οΈ **Open-source tools & internal tooling** +* πŸš€ **Experimental MVPs and prototypes** -Some repos are polished. Others are messy by design. Both are intentional. +> **Note:** Some repos are polished. Others are messy by design. Both are intentional. --- -## How We Collaborate +## 🀝 How We Collaborate -* Build openly and iterate fast -* Prefer clarity over cleverness -* Use issues and discussions for decisions -* Code reviews are encouraged, not optional -* Learning > perfection +* βœ… Build openly and iterate fast +* πŸ’‘ Prefer clarity over cleverness +* πŸ’¬ Use issues and discussions for decisions +* πŸ‘€ Code reviews are encouraged, not optional +* πŸ“š Learning > perfection -If it compiles, runs, or teaches something useful, it belongs here. +**If it compiles, runs, or teaches something useful, it belongs here.** --- -## Repo Structure +## πŸ“ Repo Structure Each repository should aim to have: -* A clear purpose -* A basic README -* Setup instructions (when applicable) -* Honest notes about maturity (WIP, experimental, stable) +* ✨ A clear purpose +* πŸ“– A basic README +* βš™οΈ Setup instructions (when applicable) +* 🏷️ Honest notes about maturity (WIP, experimental, stable) --- -## Who This Is For +## πŸ‘₯ Who This Is For -* Friends collaborating on shared technical interests -* Builders who like to learn by doing -* Engineers who question assumptions and improve systems +* πŸ§‘β€πŸ€β€πŸ§‘ Friends collaborating on shared technical interests +* πŸ—οΈ Builders who like to learn by doing +* 🧠 Engineers who question assumptions and improve systems -This is not a tutorial farm or a dumping ground. -Everything here should have intent. +> **This is not a tutorial farm or a dumping ground.** +> Everything here should have intent. --- -## Contributing +## 🀲 Contributing If you’re part of the org: -1. Create a branch -2. Build something meaningful -3. Open a PR -4. Expect feedback +1. 🌿 Create a branch +2. πŸ’» Build something meaningful +3. πŸ“ Open a PR +4. πŸ’­ Expect feedback If you’re not part of the org and found this interesting β€” feel free to explore. --- -## Philosophy +## πŸ’­ Philosophy -> Merge ideas. Merge code. Merge perspectives. +
-That’s the lab. +> **Merge ideas. Merge code. Merge perspectives.** +> +> _That's the lab._ + +
--- +
+ **Merge-Labs** πŸš€ + +
From f60b57ac40add9527505e65020f0a011255362a3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "copilot-swe-agent[bot]" <198982749+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:46:45 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] Remove all emoji icons from README as requested Co-authored-by: manassehgitau <110011157+manassehgitau@users.noreply.github.com> --- profile/README.md | 86 ++++++++++++++++++++--------------------------- 1 file changed, 36 insertions(+), 50 deletions(-) diff --git a/profile/README.md b/profile/README.md index adc605c..a36004f 100644 --- a/profile/README.md +++ b/profile/README.md @@ -1,94 +1,80 @@ -# πŸ§ͺ Merge-Labs +# Merge-Labs **Merge-Labs** is a collaborative GitHub organization where we build, break, and refine ideas together. This space exists for experimenting, learning in public, and shipping real projects with friends across the areas we care about most. -
- -**Build Openly** β€’ **Iterate Fast** β€’ **Learn Together** - -
- --- -## πŸ”§ What We Work On +## What We Work On Projects here evolve, but the core interests include: -* πŸ”Œ **Backend & Systems Development** -* 🌐 **APIs & Distributed Systems** -* πŸ“‘ **IoT & Embedded Systems** -* ☁️ **Cloud, DevOps & Infrastructure** -* πŸ“Š **Data pipelines & real-time systems** -* πŸ› οΈ **Open-source tools & internal tooling** -* πŸš€ **Experimental MVPs and prototypes** +* **Backend & Systems Development** +* **APIs & Distributed Systems** +* **IoT & Embedded Systems** +* **Cloud, DevOps & Infrastructure** +* **Data pipelines & real-time systems** +* **Open-source tools & internal tooling** +* **Experimental MVPs and prototypes** -> **Note:** Some repos are polished. Others are messy by design. Both are intentional. +Some repos are polished. Others are messy by design. Both are intentional. --- -## 🀝 How We Collaborate +## How We Collaborate -* βœ… Build openly and iterate fast -* πŸ’‘ Prefer clarity over cleverness -* πŸ’¬ Use issues and discussions for decisions -* πŸ‘€ Code reviews are encouraged, not optional -* πŸ“š Learning > perfection +* Build openly and iterate fast +* Prefer clarity over cleverness +* Use issues and discussions for decisions +* Code reviews are encouraged, not optional +* Learning > perfection -**If it compiles, runs, or teaches something useful, it belongs here.** +If it compiles, runs, or teaches something useful, it belongs here. --- -## πŸ“ Repo Structure +## Repo Structure Each repository should aim to have: -* ✨ A clear purpose -* πŸ“– A basic README -* βš™οΈ Setup instructions (when applicable) -* 🏷️ Honest notes about maturity (WIP, experimental, stable) +* A clear purpose +* A basic README +* Setup instructions (when applicable) +* Honest notes about maturity (WIP, experimental, stable) --- -## πŸ‘₯ Who This Is For +## Who This Is For -* πŸ§‘β€πŸ€β€πŸ§‘ Friends collaborating on shared technical interests -* πŸ—οΈ Builders who like to learn by doing -* 🧠 Engineers who question assumptions and improve systems +* Friends collaborating on shared technical interests +* Builders who like to learn by doing +* Engineers who question assumptions and improve systems -> **This is not a tutorial farm or a dumping ground.** -> Everything here should have intent. +This is not a tutorial farm or a dumping ground. +Everything here should have intent. --- -## 🀲 Contributing +## Contributing If you’re part of the org: -1. 🌿 Create a branch -2. πŸ’» Build something meaningful -3. πŸ“ Open a PR -4. πŸ’­ Expect feedback +1. Create a branch +2. Build something meaningful +3. Open a PR +4. Expect feedback If you’re not part of the org and found this interesting β€” feel free to explore. --- -## πŸ’­ Philosophy +## Philosophy -
+> Merge ideas. Merge code. Merge perspectives. -> **Merge ideas. Merge code. Merge perspectives.** -> -> _That's the lab._ - -
+That’s the lab. --- -
- **Merge-Labs** πŸš€ - -