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Thanks for your interest in Moodle and for considering applying to work with us :-) | Thanks for your interest in Moodle and for considering applying to work with us :-) | ||
==Before submitting your application== | ==Before submitting your application== | ||
* [http://moodle.org/login/signup.php Create an account on moodle.org] and browse the [http://moodle.org/course/view.php?id=5 Moodle in English] course. | * [http://moodle.org/login/signup.php Create an account on moodle.org] and browse the [http://moodle.org/course/view.php?id=5 Moodle in English] course. | ||
* [http://download.moodle.org/ Download Moodle] and install it on your local machine. Initially, you may like to try one of our all-in-one packages. Later you will want to create a clone of the Moodle [[Git for developers|using Git]]. | * [http://download.moodle.org/ Download Moodle] and install it on your local machine. Initially, you may like to try one of our all-in-one packages. Later you will want to create a clone of the Moodle [[Git for developers|using Git]]. | ||
* Take a look at our [[Projects for new developers]]. Discuss your ideas in the GSOC application forum. | * Take a look at our [[Projects for new developers]]. Discuss your ideas in the GSOC application forum. | ||
* [http://tracker.moodle.org/secure/Signup!default.jspa Sign up for a Moodle tracker account]. | * [http://tracker.moodle.org/secure/Signup!default.jspa Sign up for a Moodle tracker account]. | ||
* Browse our list of [https://tracker.moodle.org/secure/IssueNavigator!executeAdvanced.jspa?jqlQuery=project+%3D+MDL+AND+type+in+%28bug%29+AND+status+%3D+open+AND+Difficulty+%3D+Easy+AND+labels+not+in+%28patch%29+ORDER+BY+created+DESC&runQuery=true&clear=true relatively easy Moodle bugs] and suggest a fix for at least one of them. (Note that we don't always bother to classify bugs as easy/medium/hard, so you may also want to look at unclassified bugs.) It is not essential that your fix is integrated into Moodle. | * Browse our list of [https://tracker.moodle.org/secure/IssueNavigator!executeAdvanced.jspa?jqlQuery=project+%3D+MDL+AND+type+in+%28bug%29+AND+status+%3D+open+AND+Difficulty+%3D+Easy+AND+labels+not+in+%28patch%29+ORDER+BY+created+DESC&runQuery=true&clear=true relatively easy Moodle bugs] and suggest a fix for at least one of them. (Note that we don't always bother to classify bugs as easy/medium/hard, so you may also want to look at unclassified bugs.) It is not essential that your fix is integrated into Moodle. | ||
** Read [http://dev.moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=1826 Tips for when you are trying to fix a bug] | ** Read [http://dev.moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=1826 Tips for when you are trying to fix a bug] | ||
** Also see the steps on [[Git for developers]] | ** Also see the steps on [[Git for developers]] | ||
Revision as of 07:26, 29 January 2018
Thanks for your interest in Moodle and for considering applying to work with us :-)
Before submitting your application
- Create an account on moodle.org and browse the Moodle in English course.
- Download Moodle and install it on your local machine. Initially, you may like to try one of our all-in-one packages. Later you will want to create a clone of the Moodle using Git.
- Take a look at our Projects for new developers. Discuss your ideas in the GSOC application forum.
- Sign up for a Moodle tracker account.
- Browse our list of relatively easy Moodle bugs and suggest a fix for at least one of them. (Note that we don't always bother to classify bugs as easy/medium/hard, so you may also want to look at unclassified bugs.) It is not essential that your fix is integrated into Moodle.
- Read Tips for when you are trying to fix a bug
- Also see the steps on Git for developers
- Alternatively, see How to create a patch. Attach your patch to the tracker issue and link to the tracker issue in your application.
Your application
Applications are made through the GSOC site.
Feel free to use the following template, though it's not compulsory.
Personal Details
- Name
- Other contact methods
- Timezone
Project Proposal
What do you plan to do?
Also describe any work or research on this project you have already done.
Schedule of Deliverables
There is a calendar published on the GSoC site that defines periods applicable to GSoC projects. Your schedule should follow that format.
What are the milestones and deliverables for your project? You will be assessed against these. Tell us why you think this schedule is realistic.
Do you have any other commitments during this time? Provide dates, such as holidays, when you will not be available.
Note: We expect your project to be your primary focus during the project period. Please do not apply if you have other employment.
Open Source Development Experience
Do you have any experience of Open Source software development?
Moodle Tracker issue number(s) of bug(s) you have fixed with patches attached.
Note: We require you to suggest a fix for at least one Moodle bug before considering your project proposal.
Work/Internship Experience
Anything relevant to the project, or related to web design or software development.
Academic Experience
What you're studying at university/college.
Why Moodle
Tell us why you chose to apply to us.
See also
- GSOC - describing Moodle's involvement with Google in their Summer of Code program
- GSOC Greetings from Tim forum post which describes what mentors look for in applications
