Google Summer of Code - Revision history

Dirk: cleanup, now that we're in GSoC 2013 under the Fedora umbrella

2013-04-18T08:12:47Z

cleanup, now that we're in GSoC 2013 under the Fedora umbrella

Dirk: we didn't make it into GSoC 2013

2013-04-14T07:27:03Z

we didn't make it into GSoC 2013

Dirk: Stan, a former GSoC student, is back as a potential mentor, yay!

2013-04-02T09:00:18Z

Stan, a former GSoC student, is back as a potential mentor, yay!

Dirk: 2.0.0 is the current version now

2013-04-02T08:57:39Z

2.0.0 is the current version now

Dirk: added: Crowdsourcing Translations

2013-03-29T15:27:55Z

added: Crowdsourcing Translations

Dirk: language tweaks and clarifications

2013-03-29T08:23:35Z

language tweaks and clarifications

Dirk: rephrased the link referring to the GSoC Brainstorming page

2013-03-25T19:14:04Z

rephrased the link referring to the GSoC Brainstorming page

Dirk: got mystral-kk on board as a potential co-mentor

2013-03-25T19:11:11Z

got mystral-kk on board as a potential co-mentor

Dirk: we have in fact applied for participation in GSoC 2013

2013-03-24T10:25:17Z

we have in fact applied for participation in GSoC 2013

Dirk: new project: Install Script Refinements

2013-03-20T19:11:24Z

new project: Install Script Refinements

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 [[image:GSoC2013_logo.png|right]] The [http://www.google-melange.com/ Google Summer of Code] is a program sponsored by Google where they pay students to develop open source software. Google have been running this program every year since 2005. Geeklog was accepted as a mentoring organization in [[Summer of Code 2007|2007]], [[Summer of Code 2008|2008]], [[Summer of Code 2009|2009]] and [[Summer of Code 2010|2010]].
-Geeklog did not participate in GSoC in 2011 and 2012. We applied for participation again in 2013 but were not selected.
+Geeklog did not participate in GSoC in 2011 and 2012. We applied for participation again in 2013 but were not selected. Fortunately, [http://www.google-melange.com/gsoc/org/google/gsoc2013/fedora The Fedora Project] offered us one slot under their umbrella, allowing us to participate in GSoC 2013 under the Fedora umbrella. Thanks, Fedora!
-The below projects are still of interest to us at Geeklog, so if you are interested in helping us implement them, please let us know.
+== Project Ideas ==
-== Project Ideas ==
+* [[SoC php sessions|Provide PHP Session Handling]]
-Below is a list of projects that we feel would add useful functionality to Geeklog. These are fully fleshed-out project ideas that you can apply to "as is":
+The following or other GSoC ideas that we have to put on the back burner for now. We may pick those up again in a future GSoC (should Google decide to run the program again):
 * [[SoC dynamic feeds|Add Support for Dynamic Feeds with Access Control]]
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 * [[SoC improve the Spam-X plugin|Improve Geeklog's spam filter]]
 * [[SoC template engine|Template Engine Upgrade]]
 * [[SoC comments and trackbacks|Merge display of comments with trackbacks and pingbacks]]
 * [[SoC topic improvements|Topic Improvements]]
 * Also see [[GSoC Brainstorming]] for more ideas. These aren't fully fleshed-out but can serve as a starting point for your own project proposal.
-== Potential Mentors ==
+== Mentors ==
-{| width=300px
+The Geeklog project under the Fedora umbrella will be mentored by [http://www.geeklog.net/users.php?mode=profile&uid=408 Dirk Haun].

← Older revision		Revision as of 07:27, 14 April 2013
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	[[image:GSoC2013_logo.png\|right]] The [http://www.google-melange.com/ Google Summer of Code] is a program sponsored by Google where they pay students to develop open source software. Google have been running this program every year since 2005. Geeklog was accepted as a mentoring organization in [[Summer of Code 2007\|2007]], [[Summer of Code 2008\|2008]], [[Summer of Code 2009\|2009]] and [[Summer of Code 2010\|2010]].		[[image:GSoC2013_logo.png\|right]] The [http://www.google-melange.com/ Google Summer of Code] is a program sponsored by Google where they pay students to develop open source software. Google have been running this program every year since 2005. Geeklog was accepted as a mentoring organization in [[Summer of Code 2007\|2007]], [[Summer of Code 2008\|2008]], [[Summer of Code 2009\|2009]] and [[Summer of Code 2010\|2010]].

−	Geeklog did not participate in GSoC in 2011 and 2012~~, but we have~~ applied ~~again~~ for participation in GSoC 2013. ~~Please note~~ that the ~~list~~ of ~~accepted organizations will only be published on April 8 - until then~~, ~~we won't~~ know ~~whether or not Geeklog will be in GSoC 2013~~.	+	Geeklog did not participate in GSoC in 2011 and 2012. We applied for participation again in 2013 but were not selected.
		+
		+	If you are a student wanting to participate in GSoC 2013, please head over to the [http://www.google-melange.com/ official GSoC homepage] and look at the projects that the 177 selected organizations have to offer.
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		+	The below projects are still of interest to us at Geeklog, so if you are interested in helping us implement them, please let us know.

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 |[http://www.geeklog.net/users.php?mode=profile&uid=11721 Tom Homer]
+|
 |}

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	=== Background information ===		=== Background information ===

−	'''Geeklog''' (current version: 1.8.~~2sr1~~) is the software you may have seen running websites such as [http://www.groklaw.net/ Groklaw].	+	'''Geeklog''' (current version: 2.0.0) is the software you may have seen running websites such as [http://www.groklaw.net/ Groklaw].

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 * [[SoC topic improvements|Topic Improvements]]
 * [[SoC install script refinements|Install Script Refinements]]
 * Also see [[GSoC Brainstorming]] for more ideas. These aren't fully fleshed-out but can serve as a starting point for your own project proposal.

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 == Notes for Students ==
-We have collected some information for students here. Please take a moment to read them. Thanks.
+We have collected some information for students here. Please take a moment to read them. Thank you.
 === Recommended reading ===
-Google provides an [http://www.google-melange.com/gsoc/document/show/gsoc_program/google/gsoc2013/help_page extensive FAQ]. There's also a very informative [http://code.google.com/p/google-summer-of-code/wiki/AdviceforStudents Advice for Students] page as well as a much longer [http://en.flossmanuals.net/GSoCStudentGuide/ GSoC Student Guide]. We recommend reading those first.
+Google provides an [http://www.google-melange.com/gsoc/document/show/gsoc_program/google/gsoc2013/help_page extensive FAQ] about the program. There's also a very informative [http://code.google.com/p/google-summer-of-code/wiki/AdviceforStudents Advice for Students] page as well as a much longer [http://en.flossmanuals.net/GSoCStudentGuide/ GSoC Student Guide]. We recommend reading those first.
 If you're new to open source development in general, the free ebook [http://www.open-advice.org/ Open Advice] provides insights and experiences from contributors to various open source projects. There's also the classic [http://producingoss.com/ Producing Open Source Software], which goes into a lot more detail (you may want to start with Open Advice for a quick(er) overview).
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 === Required skills ===
-Students interested in any of the above projects should have reasonable experience with PHP and some basic SQL knowledge. Being able to set up your own LAMP server (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) would probably help but isn't a prerequisite.
+Students interested in any of the above projects should have reasonable experience with PHP and some basic SQL knowledge. Being able to set up your own LAMP server (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) would probably help but isn't a prerequisite. Depending on the project you apply for, there may be other required skills, e.g. JavaScript or HTML.
-Geeklog uses [http://mercurial.selenic.com/ Mercurial] for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revision_control revision control]. Students should have a basic grasp of revision control - we can help you with the specifics of [[Using Mercurial]].
+Geeklog uses [http://mercurial.selenic.com/ Mercurial] for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revision_control revision control]. Students should have a basic grasp of revision control; we can help you with the specifics of [[Using Mercurial]].
 If you meet theses requirements, you may want to try and "get your feet wet". See our [[Getting Started]] guide.
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 === Background information ===
-'''Geeklog''' (current version: 1.8.2) is the software you may have seen running websites such as [http://www.groklaw.net/ Groklaw].
+'''Geeklog''' (current version: 1.8.2sr1) is the software you may have seen running websites such as [http://www.groklaw.net/ Groklaw].
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 : '''Important:''' Please note that while we encourage you to send a draft proposal to one of the addresses below first, in the end you ''must'' submit your proposal through [http://www.google-melange.com/ the official Summer of Code website]. Only applications submitted through the website can be considered! Google provides [http://www.google-melange.com/gsoc/document/show/gsoc_program/google/gsoc2013/help_page#4._How_does_a_student_apply detailed instructions] - please follow them.
-We suggest that you join our [http://lists.geeklog.net/mailman/listinfo/geeklog-devel Development Mailing List], introduce yourself and the project(s) you are interested in. This list is the best place for any questions or discussions related to the projects and their development.
+We suggest that you join our [http://lists.geeklog.net/mailman/listinfo/geeklog-devel Development Mailing List] and introduce yourself and the project(s) you are interested in. This list is the best place for any questions or discussions related to the projects and their development.
 Or you can hop on our IRC channel, #geeklog at irc.freenode.net and talk to us directly (some patience required - not everyone may be online there all the time).
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 If you need a more private communication channel, you can also email us at
 :<tt>contact-us(AT)lists.geeklog.net</tt>
-or use [http://www.geeklog.net/profiles.php?uid=2&subject=Google%20Summer%20of%20Code%202013 this web form]. This goes to a private mailing list which is read only by the GSoC mentors.
+or use [http://www.geeklog.net/profiles.php?uid=2&subject=Google%20Summer%20of%20Code%202013 this web form]. This goes to a private mailing list which is read only by Geeklog's GSoC mentors.
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 * Please tell us something about yourself (experience, interests, why you are applying for this project).
-* Please include contact information (an email address, at the very least), as we won't have access to the contact information that you entered as part of your application.
+* Please include contact information (an email address, at the very least), as we won't have access to the contact information that you entered when you registered for GSoC.
 * Please explain, in your own words, what the project is and what its goals are.
 * Please provide a schedule for your project: The order in which you plan to implement features and an estimate how long it will take and when they will be finished. Don't forget to factor in some time for tests and documentation into your plans.

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 * [[SoC topic improvements|Topic Improvements]]
 * [[SoC install script refinements|Install Script Refinements]]
-* more (mostly unfinished) ideas: [[GSoC Brainstorming]] (for your inspiration)
+* Also see [[GSoC Brainstorming]] for more ideas. These aren't fully fleshed-out but can serve as a starting point for your own project proposal.
 We are also willing to accept new ideas from students. In that case, please check that what you're proposing is not already available (e.g. with some existing add-on) or has been rejected in the past.
 The fully fleshed-out project proposals have one or two possible mentors listed which you can contact if you have questions about the project. For any other project idea, you can use any of the ways to [[Google Summer of Code#Contact|contact us]] listed below.
 == Potential Mentors ==
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 Thank you!
 == Further Reading ==

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 |[http://www.geeklog.net/users.php?mode=profile&uid=1461 Vinny Furia]
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 |[http://www.geeklog.net/users.php?mode=profile&uid=11721 Tom Homer]

← Older revision		Revision as of 10:25, 24 March 2013
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	[[image:GSoC2013_logo.png\|right]] The [http://www.google-melange.com/ Google Summer of Code] is a program sponsored by Google where they pay students to develop open source software. Google have been running this program every year since 2005. Geeklog was accepted as a mentoring organization in [[Summer of Code 2007\|2007]], [[Summer of Code 2008\|2008]], [[Summer of Code 2009\|2009]] and [[Summer of Code 2010\|2010]].		[[image:GSoC2013_logo.png\|right]] The [http://www.google-melange.com/ Google Summer of Code] is a program sponsored by Google where they pay students to develop open source software. Google have been running this program every year since 2005. Geeklog was accepted as a mentoring organization in [[Summer of Code 2007\|2007]], [[Summer of Code 2008\|2008]], [[Summer of Code 2009\|2009]] and [[Summer of Code 2010\|2010]].

−	Geeklog did not participate in GSoC in 2011 and 2012, but we ~~will be applying~~ again for 2013. Please note that the list of accepted organizations will only be published on April 8 - until then, we won't know whether or not Geeklog will be in GSoC 2013.	+	Geeklog did not participate in GSoC in 2011 and 2012, but we have applied again for participation in GSoC 2013. Please note that the list of accepted organizations will only be published on April 8 - until then, we won't know whether or not Geeklog will be in GSoC 2013.