What Soft Skills Exactly I Needed for GSoC?
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Shahzad Saeed
Feb 27, 2012, 1:26:07 PM2/27/12
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Sometimes you might notice students who are good in coding are unable to participate in ‘Summer of Code’. In spite of their coding ability, students need to have some other skills to succeed in open source projects.[If you are looking for technical skill requirement for GSoC it is better to read this thread (http://groups.google.com/group/google-summer-of-code-discuss/browse_thread/thread/4fb3490b8effbb1f) where Amit Saha explains about technical skill requirement.]
These skills have been discussed below:
• Ability to get help from the internet:
It is really important for ‘Summer of Code’ student to get answers for their queries from the internet. You are not working in a school environment where you would get each and every answer. As there are many resources available on the internet you should be capable to search and hunt for the answers on your own.
• Behaving and communicating well with the entire community:
On the communication channels you will find different kinds of people. Sometimes, these people might use offensive words in the post. However, you should not
bother about them. Instead look out for those people who communicate and behave well with others.
While seeking a reply from the community, don’t expect that every time people will give you a nice feedback. There are students who can even leave a negative
feedback. So, you must accept the feedback as it is and learn from it. Comments received from the communication channels aren't targeting the developer personally. It is helpful to improve the project in general. This is the way open source programs are dealt with.
• Ability to ask the right question at the right time:
If you have any doubts, then it is advisable to interact with other students or ask your mentor and clear those doubts. It is important to clear all the difficulties you face while going through the documentations and other helpful resources. You need to be smart enough to ask the right question and at the right time.
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Shahzad Saeed
Blog: www.TechandProject.com
Author of "Definitive Guide to Google Summer of Code" ebook (Everything students need to know):
www.GSoCguide.com
These skills have been discussed below:
• Ability to get help from the internet:
It is really important for ‘Summer of Code’ student to get answers for their queries from the internet. You are not working in a school environment where you would get each and every answer. As there are many resources available on the internet you should be capable to search and hunt for the answers on your own.
• Behaving and communicating well with the entire community:
On the communication channels you will find different kinds of people. Sometimes, these people might use offensive words in the post. However, you should not
bother about them. Instead look out for those people who communicate and behave well with others.
While seeking a reply from the community, don’t expect that every time people will give you a nice feedback. There are students who can even leave a negative
feedback. So, you must accept the feedback as it is and learn from it. Comments received from the communication channels aren't targeting the developer personally. It is helpful to improve the project in general. This is the way open source programs are dealt with.
• Ability to ask the right question at the right time:
If you have any doubts, then it is advisable to interact with other students or ask your mentor and clear those doubts. It is important to clear all the difficulties you face while going through the documentations and other helpful resources. You need to be smart enough to ask the right question and at the right time.
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Shahzad Saeed
Blog: www.TechandProject.com
Author of "Definitive Guide to Google Summer of Code" ebook (Everything students need to know):
www.GSoCguide.com
ajay kulkarni
Feb 28, 2012, 1:42:10 AM2/28/12
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It was so informative. I just hope that I'll get a good and helping mentor and a friendly communication channel. :)
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