Welcome to GSoC 2025 Applicants!

[pradeeban]

Dear All,
Thanks for your interest in working with Alaska projects for GSoC 2025. We are reading all your comments and discussions, although due to the volume of the comments, we may be slow to respond in the early days.

A few points:

1. You must complete the " Code Challenge: " prior to submitting the proposal for it to be considered if there is one explicitly listed for the project idea. (You could do it in your own GitHub repository and provide the link or attach it to the proposal).

2. The submissions must be through GSoC portal (once the accepted organizations are announced and once the contributor application period starts). Just sending an email or sharing it over the Discussion forum is not sufficient. It must be uploaded to GSoC portal during the application period https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/.

Please go through https://github.com/uaanchorage/GSoC carefully. Follow the provided template in your proposals.

Please avoid generic questions from the mentors when they can be found from the GSoC website.

One common question we receive is, "when can we start submitting the proposal?" The answer can be found from https://developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/timeline

While we encourage meaningful questions, generic (non-specific) questions such as "Where to start?" are unlikely to receive a response, as they do not show any effort from the applicant.

We discourage contacting the mentors via individual emails. We request that the applicants use the Discussion forum instead.

Also, if you must email the mentors, please cc every mentor in a single email, rather than sending individual emails to each mentor. That way, you don't force multiple mentors to reply to the same question!

Many of the above comments are best practices and are applicable to any organization!

Regards,
Pradeeban.

[ishaanxgupta]

Hi @pradeeban
I had a short doubt: how to complete these coding challenges?
Like with every project, there is a short code challenge.
For eg: Beehive project has a mentioned code challenge for having experience with database management through coding examples.

So what should I complete like in this? I already have this experience, but how to show it?
Should I do some projects and display on github or what else should I do?
Please guide
Thanks

[pradeeban]

For you, I would say you have already completed the code challenge through all these pull requests and discussions.

Most proposals come with no additional pointers to highlight contributions that can be evaluated. So we suggest those code challenges.

Some project ideas listed here have specific code challenges. Beehive project idea does not have such specific challenge.

[ishaanxgupta]

For you, I would say you have already completed the code challenge through all these pull requests and discussions.

Most proposals come with no additional pointers to highlight contributions that can be evaluated. So we suggest those code challenges.

Some project ideas listed here have specific code challenges. Beehive project idea does not have such specific challenge.

Got it
Thanks

[AieshaShetty]

Hi @pradeeban ,
Thank you for the opportunity! I’m a recent graduate with experience in Java, Spring Boot, and Maven. During my internship at Code for Gov-Tech, I integrated JWT authentication into DIGIT, improving security and performance. I’ll complete the required Code Challenge and submit the link with my proposal. Looking forward to contributing!

[Aillie-Ifraeem]

hello @pradeeban,
I am Aillie, it's my first time taking part in GSoC, I want to contribute in alaska project 2025 (if i'm not late), i heard that there is a coding challenge but can not figure it out how to find it and take part. any advice or instruction would be grateful. ( i know I'm asking a lot, i'm still in my learning phase so pardon me).

[pradeeban]

Hi @Aillie-Ifraeem,
Please check https://github.com/uaanchorage/GSoC/ for each idea and check their respective code challenges.
You are not late. Check the GSoC timeline at https://developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/timeline

Regards,
Pradeeban.

[Prathambathla10]

Hello @pradeeban
I'll glad to contribute in Alaska projects for GSoC 2025, and also this is my first time I'll taking part in GSoC looking forward to contribute and connect with you and like minded mates.
Thank you!
Pratham Bathla

[Aillie-Ifraeem]

hello @pradeeban thank you sir for your reply, I have selected project *[5] Creating shareable "albums" from locally stored DICOM images* Currently I am doing the code challenge that was assigned with this project. *Code Challenge:* Experience working with DICOM images from previous projects or through a sample dummy project will be a plus. I am getting familiar with DICOM images handling in *"Java" *. After I am done learning, at least the basics of DICOM, I'll email you as I complete the challenge. I am really looking forward to contributing to this helpful project through GSoC 2025. Regards, Aillie

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[nwc6624]

I have a feeling that this " DICOM images" project is going to be extremely popular...

[vnshrwt27]

Hello @pradeeban
I'll be glad to contribute in Alaska projects for GSoC 2025, and also this will be my first time taking part in GSoC, I am looking forward to contribute and connect with you and like minded people
Thank you!
Vansh Rawat

[supriya-mukkamalla]

Hi @pradeeban

I did not take any coding challenge.Am I eligible for GSoC contribution.As i am new to GSoC. I do not have any idea about GSoC.

Best Regards,
Supriya.

[pradeeban]

@supriya-mukkamalla The GSoC 2025 deadline has passed. Hopefully you can try next year.