Getting a job in the current situation is like searching for a needle in desert. But what if I say that you can get a high paying job very easily just by participating into Google Summer of Code Projects. Not only that if you perform well you might get hired directly into prestigious organizations.
Now I know there must be few questions related to GSoC, so, I would just request you to read this article till end. But let me clarify that in this article I’m just going to share the details related to the projects of Google Summer of Code Projects. For basic information you can visit our old article about Google Summer of Code.
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Introduction to Google Summer of Code Projects
Before going towards the project we need to understand what is GSoC? GSoC stands for Google Summer of Code and Google along with other prestigious organizations conduct this Open Source Contribution program every year for training and teaching the newbie into the field of Software Engineering.
Now you might think that what Google gets in terms of profit because no one does any thing for free. You are right, Google gets direct benefit by hiring the best mind who performs into this competition and not only Google but also the other organizations taking part in Google Summer of Code Projects to directly hire best Developers.
Process to get Google Summer of Code Projects
Basically during GSoC you need request to join the projects of other organizations taking part into Google Summer of Code. To get approved you need to follow a secret step which also we are going to share, so I will request you to just wait for a while.
Now if you want to learn more about the benefits, evolution, eligibility criteria and timeline of GSoC or Google Summer of Code, then I would request you to read our previous article written about Google Summer of Code. Because this article focuses on how to get the projects for Google Summer of Code.
Application Process for GSoC Organization
If you think that applying for GSoC is simple process and you will get Google Summer of Code Projects easily then you have no idea about Google Summer of Code. The application process is very complicated in the case of GSOC as you need to have good connection to get selected for a Google Summer of Code Projects.
For that you need to choose a project based on your interests and skills. How? First you need to visit Github pages where you will able to find the projects for open source contribution. Now, there are different platforms as well where you can find different projects but I find Github as the best platform to find a project.
You can select platform according to your comfort. There you’ll find different projects according to different projects and skills. Select the project and try to solve the problem explained there. Keep in mind that you should only select the project of those organizations that are participating regularly.
Writing a Strong Proposal Google Summer of Code Projects
Now once you get to participate into any project you should make good connection inside that organization. You can do that by joining different social media handles and participating into different events of that organizations.
Then you need to write a strong proposal for applying for Google Summer of Code Projects. That application should have the information about the project you have done. You should also explain about your skills into the proposal.
GSoC Project Categories
If you are participating into Google Summer of Code then you should understand about different Categories of Google Summer of Code Projects. The first category of GSoC is Software Development and the second category is Documentation and Outreach. GSoC is especially for Software Development.
If you want to do only documentation and outreach then you should join GSoD which means Google Season of Docs. Google Season of Docs is for technical writing. If you want to know more about GSoD the you can read our old article.
Software Development
1. Coding Projects 2. Bug Fixes and Improvements
Documentation and Outreach
1. Writing and Documentation Projects 2. Community Building Initiatives