Google Summer of Code 2010 Edition

[Mark Dexter]

Hi everyone. In case you didn't see it, the deadline for applying for
GSoC is March 8. I am assuming that we want to participate again, but
we should make a positive decision on this.

Assuming we do want to participate, by March 10 we should (1) sort out
who will be the program administrator(s); (2) have a list of proposed
projects going on the Wiki; (3) start recruiting mentors; (4) make a
"preview" announcement? Here is a link to the 2010 timeline:
http://socghop.appspot.com/document/show/gsoc_program/google/gsoc2010/faqs#timeline.

Last year's program was successful in that we sponsored 18 projects of
which 16 completed successfully. Two things I think we can improve on
from last year are: (1) developing a better list of proposed projects
and (2) figuring out how to incorporate more of the GSoC code into
core.

On the proposed project list, if we start working on this now (instead
of the last minute), we hopefully can come up with a great list that
meshes will with the overall project goals for the GSoC time period.
As far as incorporating more GSoC code into core, the new development
cycle will help. Also, along with the new development cycle, we could
consider the idea of officially supported Joomla! extensions.

So, (1) who wants to be a GSoC program administrator? (2) Should I
create the wiki page for starter proposals?

Thanks. Mark

[Andrew Eddie]

Thanks Mark.

I'm completely snowed under at the moment and can't be available for
either managing or mentoring. Sorry.

Regards,
Andrew Eddie
http://www.theartofjoomla.com - the art of becoming a Joomla developer

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[Chris Davenport]

Hi Mark,

Definitely +1 on participating again this year, but sadly I won't have time to get involved myself.

I think it's a good idea to start gathering ideas for this year's projects.  Last year's project ideas page (http://docs.joomla.org/Summer_of_Code_2009_Project_Ideas) probably has some unused good ideas that could be brought forward.

It's never too early to promote this kind of thing.  Let me know if you want me to add something to the wiki home page.

Chris.

[Ron Severdia]

I can help mentor as needed.

[Mark Dexter]

Excellent! If you have any ideas for projects, please add them to the
wiki. Thanks. Mark

On Sun, Feb 21, 2010 at 9:35 AM, Ron Severdia <ron.se...@joomla.org> wrote:
> I can help mentor as needed.
>