Google Summer of Code

[Maxim Kuvyrkov]

On Mar 17, 2014, at 2:39 AM, Mihai Mandrescu <mihai.mandrescu@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello,
> 
> I just enrolled in Google Summer of Code and would like to contribute
> to GCC. I'm not very familiar with the process of getting a project
> for GSoC nor with free software development in general, but I would
> like to learn. Can someone give me some hints please?
> 

Hi Mihai,

There is very little time left for student application -- only 2 days.

In general, by now you should have a specific idea that you want to work on, it doesn't have to be your own, there are many ideas for potential GSoC projects at http://gcc.gnu.org/wiki/SummerOfCode .

You need to be realistic about your experience in compiler development and GCC development.  It is better to apply for an easier/smaller project and successfully finish it, than to work on a complicated project and not get it done.

Finally, please don't cross-post to several lists, gcc@gcc.gnu.org is the correct list for development discussions (with gcc-patches@gcc.gnu.org being the list for discussion of specific patches).

Thank you,

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Maxim Kuvyrkov
www.linaro.org