Google Summer of Code (SOC) 2007

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As of today, Google is accepting applications from students.  If you're interested, you only have until 23 March to send in your proposal, so you'd best get to it.  Make sure you check out the list of proposed Joomla! projects for inspiration and also take a look at some (minor) discussions in the Summer Of Code 2007 forum group. Your personal project ideas are very welcome, so don't hesitate to deviate from the published list.  For an overview of all Open Source projects participating in this year's Summer of Code, you can check out the the Google Summer Of Code homepage.  This is also where students should send in their application.  Google provides an extensive explanation on the "Guide to the Google Summer of Code Web App for Student Applicants" article.  And apart from the T-shirt, Google pays each successful student $4,500 USD and Joomla! gets $500 per student as well.  All good!

We Need Mentors Too
Joomla's call for mentors for the SOC has brought us eight mentors so far, but we still have a need for more.  If you're interested don't hesitate to contact us (see mentor guideline post in forum). The group of mentors includes Core Team members and community developers who will provide solid guidance for students.

Joomla! and the Google SOC
Joomla! has participated in the Summer of Code since its inception.  We've had brilliant results from participation in the Summer of Code 2005 and 2006.  We were delighted when Google confirmed the Joomla! projects' participation for this year's Summer of code.  Last year we had six sponsored projects mainly focusing on research for future Joomla! versions. Four past SOC participants have subsequently entered Joomla's development working group and continued with contributions to Joomla! 1.5.

Please ensure you thoroughly read the tips and guidelines for applying.  If you have any questions, please post them on the special SOC forum.  Good luck and let the Summer Of Code 2007 edition begin!


If you are interested, you will want to read the full announcement here: http://www.joomla.org/content/view/2976/1/