GSoC 2020 Student Instructions

To work with us this summer,

1. Please join us on AnitaB.org Open Source Zulip.
2. Introduce yourself in #newcomers' introductions thread.
3. Add "GSoC20 Aspirant" to your Zulip display name if you are planning to apply for GSoC 2020.
4. Fill out the AnitaB.org GSoC20 Student Application (Part 1 of 2).
   • Note: Only fill out this form once.
   • This form does NOT include any details about your project idea.
5. Read our list of Project Ideas.
6. Choose a project idea from the list or create your own original idea.
   • Option 1 If you choose a project idea we provided: fork and clone the repo, build your development environment, explore the app, then post a "new topic" in #gsoc and talk about the enhancements you'd like to make to that project.
   • Option 2 If you create your own idea: post a "new topic" in #gsoc, provide details about your idea, and ask for feedback!
7. Attend one of the upcoming community sessions.
   • Calendar Links: PST || EST || GMT || WAT || IST || AEST
8. Create a copy of our proposal template, AnitaB.org GSoC20 Student Application (Part 2 of 2), on your Google Drive and edit the doc to your project idea.
   • Note: This finished template will be uploaded to this website once applications open on March 16.
   • We only accept 1 proposal per 1 project. If you are interested in multiple projects, this proposal will be uploaded multiple times for each project you are interested in.

Successful Students:

• Read the Tips/Resources posts to increase your chances of creating a successful proposal.