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Google Summer of Code (GSoC) 2024 for Student Developers

Google Summer of Code (GSoC) is a globally recognized online initiative dedicated to introducing new contributors to the world of open-source software development. GSoC provides an immersive 12+ week programming experience where contributors collaborate with open-source organizations, working on diverse projects under the mentorship of experienced guides. The overarching goal is to inspire and integrate these contributors into open-source communities, fostering a continued commitment to community-driven development long after the GSoC program concludes.

Key Program Features:

  1. Contributor Journey:
    • New contributors spend their summer coding for an open-source organization, receiving invaluable guidance from mentors within their respective open-source communities.
  2. Historical Impact:
    • Since its inception in 2005, GSoC has united over 20,000 new contributors with 800+ open-source organizations and 19,000+ mentors, making it a catalyst for community growth and collaboration.

How It Works:

  1. Apply:
    • Interested contributors propose a project they wish to work on during the program.
  2. Code:
    • Accepted GSoC contributors embark on a coding journey, guided by mentors throughout the summer.
  3. Public Sharing:
    • Contributors submit their code to the public, contributing to the global open-source community.

Google Summer of Code 2024 Timeline:

  • January 22 – 18:00 UTC:
    • Mentoring organizations begin submitting applications to Google.
  • February 6 – 18:00 UTC:
    • Mentoring organization application deadline.
  • February 21 – 18:00 UTC:
    • List of accepted mentoring organizations published.
  • February 22 – March 18:
    • Potential GSoC contributors discuss application ideas with mentoring organizations.
  • March 18 – 18:00 UTC:
    • GSoC contributor application period begins.
  • April 2 – 18:00 UTC:
    • GSoC contributor application deadline.
  • April 24 – 18:00 UTC:
    • GSoC contributor proposal rankings due from Org Admins.
  • May 1 – 18:00 UTC:
    • Accepted GSoC contributor projects announced.
  • May 1 – 26:
    • Community Bonding Period: GSoC contributors engage with mentors, read documentation, and prepare for project work.
  • May 27:
    • Coding officially begins!
  • July 8 – 18:00 UTC:
    • Mentors and contributors can begin submitting midterm evaluations.
  • July 12 – 18:00 UTC:
    • Midterm evaluation deadline (standard coding period).
  • July 12 – August 19:
    • Work Period: GSoC contributors actively work on their projects with mentor guidance.
  • August 19 – 26 – 18:00 UTC:
    • Final week: Contributors submit their final work product and mentor evaluations (standard coding period).
  • August 26 – September 2 – 18:00 UTC:
    • Mentors submit final GSoC contributor evaluations (standard coding period).
  • September 3:
    • Initial results of Google Summer of Code 2024 announced.
  • September 3 – November 4:
    • GSoC contributors with extended timelines continue coding.
  • November 4 – 18:00 UTC:
    • Final date for all GSoC contributors to submit their final work product and final evaluation.
  • November 11 – 18:00 UTC:
    • Final date for mentors to submit evaluations for GSoC contributor projects with extended deadlines.

Application Deadline: February 6, 2024

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