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What should I learn before GSoC?
Learn to love Linux and get comfortable with it, explore its command, and understand the file structure. You can also choose Ubuntu is beginner-friendly, so you also choose it. One more thing you need to keep in mind is that your soft skill is also important in GSoC.
Is getting into GSoC easy?
Seriously, GSoC is not really tough. You just need to follow a good, organized strategy and you can get selected. Especially, Indians have performed exceptionally well this year.
Can last year student apply for GSoC?
Eligibility: Those students who were eligible for GSoC last year are eligible this year also apart from them those students who are enrolled in post-secondary academic programs along with who are graduated between December 1, 2020, and May 17, 2021.
Is GSoC necessary?
If you are good at software development and open-source contribution, then GSoC is for you. Go and make the best out of it. But if you are not that good in coding, then also you can apply for GSoC because there are various other factors that will help you in your selection for GSoC.
How to prepare programming for ACM ICPC?
Knowing just the basics of programming won’t be fruitful for aspirants of ACM ICPC. One needs to have a thorough knowledge of advanced algorithms used as well. Following Topics list out the necessary Topics and Algorithms that one must surely know to improve and stand a chance in the actual competition.
What are the requirements for admission to the GSOC program?
You must currently be a full or part-time student (or have been accepted and committed to the fall term) at an accredited university as of the date accepted student proposals are announced. You must be eligible to work in the country you will reside in during the program. You have not already been accepted as a student in GSoC more than once.
How do students get selected to participate in Google’s GSOC?
Students who are interested in taking part in GSoC, select the organization they are interested to work with and they get in touch with them. A lot of open-source organizations apply to GSoC and once the shortlisting is done Google announces the name of these organizations.
How is India doing in GSoC competition?
Statistics reveal that India is really doing very well and becoming more good in GSoC competition. You can check the statistics of Indian student participation on Google Open Source Blog. Below is the list of the most accepted students for GSoC 2018.