Need help regarding GSOC...

[Daniel Bankston]

On 02/22/2013 06:35 AM, Sujay m wrote:
> I want to contribute to open source software world through GSOC - 2013 
> and want to contribute to libreoffice... I am not an amazing 
> programmer but want learn more in this field... I am having an idea 
> but not sure where or with whom i must discuss it with... I would like 
> to discuss it with the libreoffice mentors but not sure which is right 
> portal..so if you could guide me it'll be really helpfull..Thank you.. 

Hi, Sujay,

Read the LibreOffice GSOC page if you haven't already (link below). I 
recommend hanging around on #libreoffice-dev on irc.freenode.net and 
browsing the mailing list traffic to help get a feel for the community.  
Don't be afraid to ask questions on #libreoffice-dev or mailing list.  
(Just be patient and polite.)
https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Development/GSoc
http://freenode.net

Like Fridrich said, check out the EasyHacks and submit a patch. This 
will help get you familiar with things like obtaining, building, and 
navigating the source code and also with using git.
https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Development/Easy_Hacks
https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Development/Native_Build
https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Development

There are some GSOC project ideas along with associated mentor(s) on the 
GSOC ideas page.  Find an area that interests you and contact that mentor.
https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Development/Gsoc/Ideas

I was a GSOC student last summer and had a great experience.  The 
community is very welcoming and helpful to newcomers who seriously want 
to contribute.  While working on LibreOffice, I learned a lot of 
relevant software development lessons, met some great people, and had fun.

Good luck!
--Daniel Bankston