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GSoC Guidance: A Gateway to Open Source Excellence
March 23 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
On March 23, 2025, the IEEE Dibrugarh University Student Branch hosted an insightful online session featuring Mr. Anup Sharma, GSoC Student Contributor 2023 and current employee at Nutanix. The event attracted numerous participants eager to learn about Google Summer of Code (GSoC) and open-source contributions.
The session began with a welcome address and an engaging quiz round to set the stage. Mr. Anup introduced attendees to open-source development, discussing prerequisites for contributions. He provided a detailed breakdown of the GSoC 2025 timeline, covering the application process, organization selection, proposal writing, and mentor communication. Special emphasis was placed on crafting a strong project proposal, using GitHub effectively, and understanding codebases.
Additionally, Mr. Anup shared strategies for shortlisting organizations based on interest, skillset, and past records, along with practical tips on identifying issues, reading documentation, and making meaningful contributions. The session concluded with a Q&A discussion, allowing attendees to clarify doubts and gain deeper insights.
The event wrapped up with a vote of thanks, leaving participants equipped with valuable guidance to embark on their GSoC journey.