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We are hoping to participate in GSOC 2015 under the GNU umbrella. |
We are hoping to participate in GSOC 2015 under the GNU umbrella. |
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You may want to check for a "possible mentor" before applying for this topic. |
You may want to check for a "possible mentor" before applying for this topic. If you have your own idea, probably bring it up in #mediagoblin on irc.freenode.net! |
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= How do I apply as a student? = |
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Well, we need to be accepted as a mentoring org first :) |
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But then: |
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* Submit your application. Please see the application submission template on the [http://www.gnu.org/software/soc-projects/guidelines.html GNU GSoC guidelines page]. |
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* [http://mediagoblin.org/pages/join.html Join us] on IRC and on our mailing lists. |
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* Set up a development environment via our [[HackingHowto]] |
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* If you have never done web development in python before, MediaGoblin is a pretty good place to start! However, we highly recommend going through the [https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/1.7/intro/tutorial01/ Django tutorial]... this isn't a requirement, but it will help you be better prepared. |
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* Work on a small task, and mention it in your application. The [http://issues.mediagoblin.org/query?status=!closed&keywords=~bitesized bitesized list] is often helpful. |
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* Also, be aware when submitting: Summer of Code applicants are expected to work '''40 hours per week'''... so, a full time internship! If you propose, please be sure you are ready to make that level of commitment. |
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It's important that you communicate... most MediaGoblin communication happens on IRC, so you should [http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=mediagoblin join us there] and discuss (#mediagoblin on irc.freenode.net)! Please, please join our channel and introduce yourself. We'd love to hear from you! |
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= Possible projects with mentors = |
= Possible projects with mentors = |
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Revision as of 00:12, 7 March 2015
We are hoping to participate in GSOC 2015 under the GNU umbrella.
You may want to check for a "possible mentor" before applying for this topic. If you have your own idea, probably bring it up in #mediagoblin on irc.freenode.net!
How do I apply as a student?
Well, we need to be accepted as a mentoring org first :)
But then:
- Submit your application. Please see the application submission template on the GNU GSoC guidelines page.
- Join us on IRC and on our mailing lists.
- Set up a development environment via our HackingHowto
- If you have never done web development in python before, MediaGoblin is a pretty good place to start! However, we highly recommend going through the Django tutorial... this isn't a requirement, but it will help you be better prepared.
- Work on a small task, and mention it in your application. The bitesized list is often helpful.
- Also, be aware when submitting: Summer of Code applicants are expected to work 40 hours per week... so, a full time internship! If you propose, please be sure you are ready to make that level of commitment.
It's important that you communicate... most MediaGoblin communication happens on IRC, so you should join us there and discuss (#mediagoblin on irc.freenode.net)! Please, please join our channel and introduce yourself. We'd love to hear from you!
Possible projects with mentors
Chunked uploads / multi-upload UI
Possible Mentors: Christopher Allan Webber
Podcast support / feed overhaul
Possible Mentors: Christopher Allan Webber
subtitle interface
Possible Mentors: Christopher Allan Webber