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GSoC Alumni Summit 2023
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2023-03-30T10:00:00+00:00 - 2023-03-30T15:00:00+00:00
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GSoC Alumni Summit 2023
Join
Time and Date ()
2023-03-30T10:00:00+00:00 - 2023-03-30T15:00:00+00:00
Location
Online
Community Free

GSoC Alumni Summit 2023

by Rocket.Chat

Date and Time (UTC)
Thu Mar 30 2023 10:00:00 AM - Thu Mar 30 2023 3:00:00 PM
Location
Online
About the Event

Join us in the 2023 of our GSoC Alumni Summit! This will be our 7th year participating in GSoC, and we'll take the opportunity to bring past contributors and students to share their experiences in this virtual event - with an intro by our own CEO and founder, Gabriel Engel.

Organizer
#StartEndSpeakerTitleDurationYoutube
>01:20 PM01:30 PMCommunityFinal Notes10
Descsription: Let's wrap up the summit!
>10:00 AM10:20 AMGabriel Engel & Sing Li & Rodrigo NascimentoWelcome to Rocket.Chat GSOC Alumni Summit 2023!20
Descsription: Let's welcome all participants, contributors and Mentor!
>10:20 AM10:40 AMMurtaza PatrawalaTips for creating a winning proposal!20
Descsription: Ever wondered what's so special in an accepted proposal? Want to know what mentors look for in your proposal? Join in this fun conversation by a past GSoCer and a current GSoC mentor of two projects to know all you can do to make your proposal shine among others.
>10:40 AM11:00 AMSidharth MohantyOpensource to Opportunities20
Descsription: A talk that aims to explore how open source projects can provide opportunities for personal growth and professional development. The talk will highlight how contributing to open source projects can help participants build a portfolio of work, network with like-minded individuals, and develop technical skills. Attendees will learn about the different ways they can get involved in open source projects, and how doing so can lead to exciting opportunities in the tech industry. This talk is perfect for anyone interested in exploring the world of open source and discovering how it can help them advance their career goals.
>11:00 AM11:20 AMMustafa Hasan KhanMentor expectation and mentee approach20
Descsription: This talk covers the expectations mentors have from their mentees and how mentees can approach their mentors effectively to get the most out of their mentorship experience.
>11:20 AM11:50 AMCommunityBreak - Networking30
Descsription: Time to chat with other participants and mentors
>11:50 AM12:10 PMSamad KhanBuilding a Rocket Chat App20
Descsription: This talk will provide practical tips and advice for contributors interested in learning more about building RC Apps
>12:10 PM12:30 PMFongang RodriqueBest practices for writing code/project documentation20
Descsription: Writing clear and concise documentation is a key part of developing a successful project. This talk will cover best practices for writing effective code and project documentation, including tips for organizing and structuring documentation, using the appropriate tone and language, and providing examples and illustrations to help users understand the project. Additionally, we will discuss how documentation can help attract new contributors to the project and foster a culture of collaboration and transparency. Whether you are a seasoned developer or new to open source, this talk will provide valuable insights into how to create high-quality documentation that helps users understand and engage with your project
>12:30 PM12:50 PMDevanshu SharmaWays to give back to the open-source community and mentor future GSoC participants20
Descsription: This talk will focus on different ways in which individuals can give back to the open-source community and support future participants of programs like Google Summer of Code (GSoC). The talk may cover topics such as contributing to open-source projects, organizing events and workshops to help new contributors, and becoming a mentor for GSoC or similar programs. The aim of this talk is to encourage attendees to actively contribute to the open-source community and help others get started with their own contributions.
>12:50 PM01:10 PMDhruv JainPractical approach to ace your GSoC safari with ease20
Descsription: This talk will provide practical tips and advice for students who are participating in Google Summer of Code (GSoC), an annual program that offers stipends to university students to work on open source software projects. Attendees will learn about strategies for finding and selecting a project, communicating with mentors, writing strong project proposals, and successfully completing the program.
>01:10 PM01:20 PMCommunityQ&A10
Descsription: Questions time, bring any questions you might have :)