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= Project Ideas for GSoC 2012 =
= Project Ideas for GSoC 2012 =
This page is used to list project ideas for Google Summer of Code (GSOC) 2012. Xen will apply as a mentoring organization again.
This page is used to list project ideas for Google Summer of Code (GSOC) 2012. '''Xen will apply as a mentoring organization again.'''

== Key Google Pages ==
http://google-melange.appspot.com/soc/content/2-0-20120131/images/v2/gsoc/logo/banner-gsoc2012.png
* [http://google-melange.appspot.com/gsoc/homepage/google/gsoc2012 GSoC Home Page]
* [http://google-melange.appspot.com/gsoc/events/google/gsoc2012 GSoC 2012 timeline]
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== Applying for a project ==
* It is good practive to discuss a proposal with the mentor beforehand.
** You can do this via e-mail (make sure you include '''GSoC''' and the project title in the subject
** By arranging an IRC meeting at a specific time using '''#xen-gsoc IRC channel on freenode''' with your mentor
** We will choose students based on a combination of criteria covering: quality of submission, the student's ideas on how to deliver the project, how much of the idea actually came from the student (we don't want the mentor to have written the application), social skills, enthusiasm, whether we believe the student will fit well into the community and whether we believe the student will deliver the project
* You can find our [[GSoC_Student_Application_Template]] (there are two examples at the bottom of the page) and the [http://socghop.appspot.com/gsoc/org/google/gsoc2011/xen_org Xen.org GSoc Page]
* To apply you need to create a profile on the google system. To do this, go to [http://socghop.appspot.com/gsoc/org/google/gsoc2011/xen_org Xen.org@GSoc]
* There is a big '''Students: apply!''' with an orange '''Register''' Button underneath
** As part of the registration process you will be asked to create a Google account. If you have one, you can use it to log in. Otherwise you will need to create one.
** Once you are logged in, you will be led to a '''Register as Student page'''; see [http://socghop.appspot.com/gsoc/profile/student/google/gsoc2012?org=xen_org here for the page] and [http://socghop.appspot.com/document/show/gsoc_program/google/gsoc2012/userguide#depth_studentprofile here for instructions]
* You should now see a '''Submit your Student Proposal''' link in the left hand navigation menu. For more instructions see [http://socghop.appspot.com/document/show/gsoc_program/google/gsoc2011/userguide#depth_studentapply here].
* There is also a [http://socghop.appspot.com/document/show/gsoc_program/google/gsoc2012/userguide#depth_students GSoC 2012 user guide]. If you are struggling, please use the '''#gsoc IRC channel on freenode''' to get further help.
== Resources ==
* There is a '''#xen-gsoc IRC channel on freenode''' which you can use to arrange an IRC meeting with your prospective mentors
* We were also planning an IRC meeting on this channel on March 31st 13:00 - 17:00 BST (GMT+1)
* [http://google-opensource.blogspot.com/2011/03/dos-and-donts-of-google-summer-of-code.html The DO's & DONT's for GSoC student edition]
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== Mentor information ==
* Google system [http://socghop.appspot.com/document/show/gsoc_program/google/gsoc2011/userguide#depth_mentor Guide for Mentors]. In a nutshell you need to register with Google, create a profile and register as mentor by going to [http://socghop.appspot.com/gsoc/org/google/gsoc2011/xen_org Xen.org@GSoc] and start by clicking on '''Or register as a mentor''' (the link is just underneath the link to ourt ideas page).
* [http://www.booki.cc/gsoc-mentoring/_v/1.0/ Mentor's handbook] - The following sections are worth having a look at (each chapter is the size of an A4 page)
** Getting Started : What Makes a Good Mentor
** Getting Started : Selecting A Student
** Communication : The entire section is a good read, however ''Best Practices'' and ''Warning Signs'' are a must
** Mentoring: The entire section is a good read, however ''Setting Expectations'', ''Managing The Plan'' and ''Evaluations'' are a must


= Project Ideas =
= Project Ideas =

Revision as of 13:50, 5 February 2012

Project Ideas for GSoC 2012

This page is used to list project ideas for Google Summer of Code (GSOC) 2012. Xen will apply as a mentoring organization again.

Project Ideas

Rules

  • Be creative
  • Be specific: what do you want to be implemented; if at all possible provide an indication of size and complexity as described above to make it easier for a student to choose ideas
  • If you are willing to mentors those ideas, add your name and email to the idea.
  • If you're an interested student, add your name and email next to the idea. It is ok to have several students interested by one idea.
  • Aspiring students need to get in touch with the xen.org community manager via community.manager@xen.org to register their interest

New Project Ideas

Please add new ideas with a description or mail community.manager@xen.org if in doubt. - This is now open for 2012 GSoC!

Description Project Possible Mentor(s) Size, Knowledge required Detailed Description
<Your Idea> <Your Project; e.g. Xen or XCP or XenARM or... > <mentor contact info> <skills required: e.g. Qemu, Xen, Linux> <description of the project idea>