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We missed the deadline for Google Summer of Code 2010 so preparations begin '''now''' to get projects, mentors and students in place for 2011. | We missed the deadline for Google Summer of Code 2010 so preparations begin '''now''' to get projects, mentors and students in place for 2011. | ||
= Instructions common to Students, Mentors, Support Staff = | |||
All participants should take a look at the [http://socghop.appspot.com/ Summer of Code Program] every now and then to be informed about updates and advices. It is also important to read the [http://socghop.appspot.com/document/show/gsoc_program/google/gsoc2010/faqs Summer of Code FAQ], as it contains useful information. | All participants should take a look at the [http://socghop.appspot.com/ Summer of Code Program] every now and then to be informed about updates and advices. It is also important to read the [http://socghop.appspot.com/document/show/gsoc_program/google/gsoc2010/faqs Summer of Code FAQ], as it contains useful information. | ||
All participants will need a Google account in order to join the program. You'll save some time if you create one now. | All participants will need a Google account in order to join the program. You'll save some time if you create one now. | ||
= Project Application = | |||
Mentor projects need to provide a minimum level of info about the project as detailed at http://code.google.com/soc/2008/org_signup.html | |||
This section is meant to provide copy/paste text that may be pasted into the aforementioned application form, please feel free to populate with contents. | |||
== Describe your Organization == | |||
* http://www.flightgear.org/introduction.html | |||
* Open Source flight simulator framework | |||
* written in C++ | |||
* multi-platform simulator | |||
* has been in development for over a decade now | |||
* licensed under GNU GPL | |||
* framework used for various efforts (science, educational etc) | |||
* recently released version 2.0 | |||
* goals of the project: [[Long Term Goals]] | |||
* developed by contributors from all over the world | |||
* many contributors have a professional background in aviation, sciences, maths etc. | |||
* has created a wealth of related sub projects | |||
* major features (property tree, highly configurable, XML-based configuration files, fully exposed internals) | |||
* link to good reviews | |||
== Why is your organization applying to participate in GSoC 2011? What do you hope to gain by participating? == | |||
* increase awareness of the project | |||
* get new contributors interested in the flightgear project | |||
* recruit additional manpower | |||
* achieve specific project goals that require full-time effort | |||
== Did your organization participate in previous GSoC years? If so, please summarize your involvement and the successes and failures of your student projects. (optional) == | |||
No, the FlightGear project has not previously participated in GSoC. | |||
== If your organization has not previously participated in GSoC, have you applied in the past? If so, for what year(s)? (optional) == | |||
No, there have been no previous applications. | |||
== What license does your project use? == | |||
The GNU GPL | |||
== URL for your ideas page == | |||
Link to this wiki page and appropriate subsection | |||
== What is the main development mailing list for your organization? == | |||
flightgear-devel@lists.sourceforge.net | |||
== Where is the main IRC channel for your organization? == | |||
#flightgear irc.flightgear.org | |||
also the very new #FG-GSoC on irc.flightgear.org to co-ordinate our GSoC participation | |||
== Does your organization have an application template you would like to see students use? If so, please provide it now. (optional) == | |||
Not yet, still needs to be created - can be done on this wiki page, and then be linked to directly. | |||
== Who will be your backup organization administrator? Please enter their Google Account address. We will email them to confirm, your organization will not become active until they respond. (optional) == | |||
== Mentors == | |||
=== What criteria did you use to select these individuals as mentors? Please be as specific as possible. === | |||
=== Who will your mentors be? Please enter their Google Account address separated by commas. If your organization is accepted we will email each mentor to invite them to take part. (optional) === | |||
== About the Program == | |||
=== What is your plan for dealing with disappearing students? === | |||
=== What is your plan for dealing with disappearing mentors? === | |||
=== What steps will you take to encourage students to interact with your project's community before, during and after the program? === | |||
=== What will you do to ensure that your accepted students stick with the project after GSoC concludes? === | |||
= Related Pages = | |||
[[Google_Summer_of_Code_Candidate_Projects]] | |||
[[Google_Summer_of_Code_Mentors]] | |||
[[Google_Summer_of_Code_Student_Applications]] |
Revision as of 22:45, 23 March 2010
Google Summer of Code 2011
We missed the deadline for Google Summer of Code 2010 so preparations begin now to get projects, mentors and students in place for 2011.
= Instructions common to Students, Mentors, Support Staff =
All participants should take a look at the Summer of Code Program every now and then to be informed about updates and advices. It is also important to read the Summer of Code FAQ, as it contains useful information.
All participants will need a Google account in order to join the program. You'll save some time if you create one now.
Project Application
Mentor projects need to provide a minimum level of info about the project as detailed at http://code.google.com/soc/2008/org_signup.html This section is meant to provide copy/paste text that may be pasted into the aforementioned application form, please feel free to populate with contents.
Describe your Organization
- http://www.flightgear.org/introduction.html
- Open Source flight simulator framework
- written in C++
- multi-platform simulator
- has been in development for over a decade now
- licensed under GNU GPL
- framework used for various efforts (science, educational etc)
- recently released version 2.0
- goals of the project: Long Term Goals
- developed by contributors from all over the world
- many contributors have a professional background in aviation, sciences, maths etc.
- has created a wealth of related sub projects
- major features (property tree, highly configurable, XML-based configuration files, fully exposed internals)
- link to good reviews
Why is your organization applying to participate in GSoC 2011? What do you hope to gain by participating?
- increase awareness of the project
- get new contributors interested in the flightgear project
- recruit additional manpower
- achieve specific project goals that require full-time effort
Did your organization participate in previous GSoC years? If so, please summarize your involvement and the successes and failures of your student projects. (optional)
No, the FlightGear project has not previously participated in GSoC.
If your organization has not previously participated in GSoC, have you applied in the past? If so, for what year(s)? (optional)
No, there have been no previous applications.
What license does your project use?
The GNU GPL
URL for your ideas page
Link to this wiki page and appropriate subsection
What is the main development mailing list for your organization?
flightgear-devel@lists.sourceforge.net
Where is the main IRC channel for your organization?
- flightgear irc.flightgear.org
also the very new #FG-GSoC on irc.flightgear.org to co-ordinate our GSoC participation
Does your organization have an application template you would like to see students use? If so, please provide it now. (optional)
Not yet, still needs to be created - can be done on this wiki page, and then be linked to directly.