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Google Summer of Code 2023

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Re: Google Summer of Code 2023

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Mixxx I don't use it myself. But it's good to see an open source solution in the DJ ecosystem. More and more DJ software go the monthly subscription route. Oh BTW, if someone is bored: I think this library needs some RUST dev help: https://github.com/Holzhaus/rekordcrate/pull/71 In theory, this library would allow open source project to write "Pioneer rekordbox usb keys" Pioneer hardware are used in a lot of clubs ar…

Oh wow, this could be really helpful in opening up the ecosystem

Re: Google Summer of Code 2023

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I loved summer of code and participated every year. Then one year they changed the system and all of a sudden it was no longer possible to submit in any language.

Like everything else by Google they had become boring. The best part of summer of code was always the interesting solutions in all kinds of languages.

I usually used Common Lisp for these problems, and even though I believe it's supported, it's just not fun anymore.

Re: Google Summer of Code 2023

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post #22

I loved summer of code and participated every year. Then one year they changed the system and all of a sudden it was no longer possible to submit in any language. Like everything else by Google they had become boring. The best part of summer of code was always the interesting solutions in all kinds of languages. I usually used Common Lisp for these problems, and even though I believe it's supported, it's just not fun…

you are confusing something. that is not the summer of code program

Re: Google Summer of Code 2023

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post #23
post #22

I loved summer of code and participated every year. Then one year they changed the system and all of a sudden it was no longer possible to submit in any language. Like everything else by Google they had become boring. The best part of summer of code was always the interesting solutions in all kinds of languages. I usually used Common Lisp for these problems, and even though I believe it's supported, it's just not fun…

you are confusing something. that is not the summer of code program

They mean Code Jam.

And I agree, it was nice to see ridiculous solutions in obscure languages (or pen+paper), which you can't get on codeforces/topcoder.

But now that too has been cancelled...

Re: Google Summer of Code 2023

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How does it work? Can you partake in it even if you're not a student?

The rules are quite clear and linked on the page but if you can't be bothered:

> GSoC Contributors.

> Eligibility.

> Requirements. To participate in the Program, a GSoC Contributor must: be eighteen (18) years of age or older upon registration for the Program; for the duration of the Program, be eligible to work in the country in which they reside; not be an Organization Administrator or Mentor in the Program; and be a student or a beginner to open source software development.

Re: Google Summer of Code 2023

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post #17

I'm no longer student at a university (working) -- can I apply? are there any age restrictions?

yes, the program is now open to anyone. i don't think there are age restrictions. the primary condition is that you are new to FOSS and are not an active contributor already

You should be over 18.There is no maximum age restriction though.

Re: Google Summer of Code 2023

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post #10

Some advices for a first timer? I'm considering sending a proposal to strace but I'm reading some part of the source code, (git-blaming around) but I don't think I understand it enough to modify it ...

You should already be working on a project you care about before you start a proposal.
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