From `git init` to GSoC: Getting Started with Open Source

Name: From `git init` to GSoC: Getting Started with Open Source
Start: 2020-09-13T19:00:00+05:30
End: 2020-09-13T20:00:00+05:30

Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology - Navi Mumbai, India

DSC-RAIT is a community of budding developers, entrepreneurs, and innovators, getting ready to take on real-world problems. In order to make our members ready and help them take full advantage of the benefits offered by the club, we are organizing an information session to give them an overview of our operations, mission, and goals.

Sep 13, 2020, 1:30 – 2:30 PM

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About this event

This session is a short conversation with Google Summer of Code 2020 interns, Neil Agarwal (Rocket Chat) and Somesh Koli (Postman). We would be exploring their journey applying to the program, along with which they would be sharing some useful tips to help you get started with open source. They would talk about how to shortlist organizations, navigate through intimidating code repositories, and choosing good first issues. Join us live to interact with them and clarify your doubts relevant to GSoC and Open Source.

When

Sunday, September 13, 2020
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM UTC

Agenda

Introduction to Open Source	Introducing open source and the kind of open-source software available to use
Introduction to GSoC	What is Google Summer of Code? What are the benefits?
Exploring Neil's journey	We would explore Neil's Journey contributing to Rocket Chat and getting accepted through a special program.
Exploring Somesh's journey	We would explore Somesh's journey contributing to Postman Inc
Tips for applying to GSoC	How to shortlist organizations, navigate through intimidating code repositories, and choosing good first issues.
Live QnA	Interact with Neil and Somesh to clear up your doubts.