I've read it here already, so chances are you did as well. It is true: I will make Papers – the soon-to-be default document viewer in GNOME – work on mobile, while improving the UI in general.
I'm granted a #gsoc stipend to work on Papers – together with my mentor @pabloyoyoista. We looked into some things today, already.
I'm excited to make Linux on Mobile a viable alternative for more people. But probably you knew that already, from my other involvements.
#KDE will mentor ten projects in Google Summer of Code (#GSoC) this year, including two projects for #LabPlot, a FREE, open source and cross-platform #DataVisualization and #DataAnalysis software.
Fantastic news that FreeCAD has been allocated two slots in the Google Summer of Code program for 2024. The work packages are focussed on implementation of semi-analytical finite element in FreeCAD and command line preferences manipulation. More details here in this forum post. https://forum.freecad.org/viewtopic.php?p=756812#p756812
GNOME will be mentoring 8 new contributors for Google Summer of Code 2024
We are happy to announce that GNOME was assigned eight slots for Google Summer of Code projects this year!
GSoC is a program focused on bringing new contributors into open source software development. A number of long term GNOME developers are former GSoC interns, making the program a very valuable entry point for new members in our project.
In 2024 we will mentoring the following projects:
Project Title
Contributor
Assigned Mentor(s)
Add TypeScript Support to Workbench
Angelo Verlain Shema
Sonny Piers
Port Workbench demos to Vala, build a new Workbench Library, and replace the current code search
Bharat Tyagi
Sonny Piers
Improve Tracker SPARQL developer experience by creating a “web IDE” for developing queries
Demigod
Carlos Garnacho
Papers’ small screen and touch support for mobile and tablet
Markus Göllnitz
Pablo Correa Gomez
More durable synching for FlatSync
Mattia Formichetti
Rasmus Thomsen
Port libipuz to Rust
pranjal_
jrb
Improve Tracker SPARQL developer experience by creating “web IDE” for developing queries
rachle08
Carlos Garnacho
Add support for the latest GIR attributes and gi-docgen formatting to Valadoc
sudhanshuv1
Lorenz Wildberg
As part of the contributor’s acceptance into GSoC they are expected to actively participate in the Community Bonding period(May 1 – 26). The Community Bonding period is intended to help prepare contributors to start contributing at full speed starting May 27.
The new contributors will soon get their blogs added to Planet GNOME making it easy for the GNOME community to get to know them and the projects that they will be working on.
We would like to also thank our mentors for supporting GSoC and helping new contributors enter our project.
Congrats to the 9 applicants who got accepted into GSoC with GNOME! 🧑🎓
They'll be working on
• Rework Bustle's Diagram
• Add TypeScript Support to Workbench
• Port Workbench demos to Vala, new library
• Create a web IDE for Tracker SPARQL (2x)
• Mobile/touch support for Papers
• More durable synching for FlatSync
• Port libipuz to Rust
• Add support for the latest GIR attributes and gi-docgen formatting to Valadoc
This is my work open source project that lets you scan for known vulnerabilities in your binaries, package lists and SBOMs. It's meant to make it easier (and cheaper!) to make secure open source software.
3.3 has new features from our Google Summer of Code 2023 contributors including EPSS metrics to help users assess risks associated with vulnerabilities, a new GitHub Action to make scanning easier, and a mirror of the NVD data backed by the same servers that do Linux distro mirroring so you don't have to deal with rate limits, downtime, and servers only located in the US.
Last day to submit your application for Google Summer of Code 2024! If you haven't done so make sure you submit it today, even if you feel it's not complete, as you can always tweak it later on. #gsoc2024#opensource#gsoc
🚀 Unleash Your Coding Power this Summer with GRASS GIS & Google Summer of Code! 🙌🤩
🗺️Are you passionate about #geospatial data and #opensource software? This is your chance to:
👨💻Gain valuable mentorship & contribute to a widely used geospatial platform
🫂Develop your coding expertise in a supportive environment
💸Earn a stipend for your hard work
Head over to the GRASS #GSoC Ideas page to explore potential projects and get started with your application today!
One does not contribute to the development of the research or the software itself, but one helps others that don't know how this is done with the Open'ing aspects.
Of course, I know that there are several online resources for learning, but what beats a mentor who dedicates some if his/her time?
@lavergnetho@pyOpenSci@scientific_python@turingway I suppose the best mentors are those in the trenches; unfortunately, they are also heavily oversubscribed. Mentorship is inherent to the contributing process; the team helps newcomers to incorporate their changes into the project, and the skills transferred are often passed forward in a similar manner. Many projects in the ecosystem also participate in more targeted annual programs, such as #GSoC and #outreachy.
Haskell is one of the organizations selected for Google Summer of Code 2024! 🌟 This is a great chance for OSS newcomers to dive into the #Haskell ecosystem and make a lasting impact. Huge thanks to all who submitted project ideas and volunteered as mentors! #GSoChttps://discourse.haskell.org/t/haskell-selected-for-gsoc-2024/8916
Reading @organicmaps ideas for #GSoC 2024 is super exciting: satellite image support (fixing issue 618?), track recording, GeoJSON support, waterways routing, alternative routes, public transport support... 🤩 🤩
Let's hope there will be many candidates to work on these!
Ah, the lead up to Google Summer of Code (GSoC). Weeks of excitement, and the promise of a bright future. And lots of time to absolutely torpedo your chances of working with MetaBrainz or your open-source organisation of choice. Here’s how.