Re: Subject: GSoC Proposal Submission – Seeking Feedback & Guidance

[Ilmari Lauhakangas]

On 3/28/25 08:58, Adarsh Gupta wrote:
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> Dear Hossein,
> I hope you are doing well. My name is Adarsh Gupta, and I am submitting 
> my proposal for Google Summer of Code (GSoC) 2025 with LibreOffice. My 
> project focuses on *Re-designing the Notebookbar using Native Toolkit 
> Widgets*, with the goal of improving UI consistency, maintainability, 
> and toolkit compatibility by replacing custom widgets with the VCL weld 
> mechanism.
> *About Me*
> I am currently pursuing my M.Tech in Computer Science at IIT Bombay, 
> with a strong interest in open-source development, UI frameworks, and 
> software engineering. I have experience in C++, GTK, and UI design, and 
> I have actively contributed to open-source projects like IfcOpenShell, 
> Organic Maps, and ScummVM. My technical background, combined with my 
> passion for clean and maintainable UI frameworks, makes me excited about 
> contributing to LibreOffice through this project.
> *My Contributions & Interests*
> I have explored the LibreOffice codebase, set up the development 
> environment, and studied the VCL weld mechanism. I am eager to start 
> contributing, and I would appreciate any guidance on how I can begin 
> working on relevant issues related to the Notebookbar or UI redesign.
> *Seeking Feedback & Guidance*
> I have attached my GSoC proposal for your review. I would love to get 
> your feedback on how I can improve my approach and implementation plan. 
> Additionally, if you could suggest any *tasks or issues* that I can 
> start working on right away, I would be happy to contribute before the 
> official coding period begins.

The requirement for applying is to solve at least one 
difficultyInteresting easy hack: 
https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Development/EasyHacks/by_Required_Skill/Skill_C%2B%2B#Skill_Level:_Interesting

It does not have to be related to your proposal(s).

It should be done early enough that mentors have a reasonable amount of 
time to evaluate it before the 29 April project selection deadline.

Ilmari