GSoC 2024: Application Guide

[ashitaprasad]

GSoC 2024 [ Application Guide | List of Ideas ]

Hi 👋

Welcome to the API Dash ⚡️ project!
We're very glad that you are considering contributing to this project during Google Summer of Code 2024.

Pre-application steps

• Feel free to drop by our Discord server and wave a hi 👋. Discord is our primary mode to communication for this project. You can ask any question or interact with the mentors/admins anytime on this server.
• Go through the CONTRIBUTING GUIDE to learn how you can setup, run & test the project locally.
• Prior knowledge of Dart/Flutter is not compulsory. In case you want to get started, a good place to begin your learning journey is here.
• Go through the existing “Good First Issue” to pick up an issue or raise a new issue and start interacting with the mentors to discuss your approach & how you can work on the issue. The objective is to help you get familiar with the project and the process of raising & working on a PR for API Dash.

Draft Application Review Process

1. Go through the pre-application steps if you are new to the project.
2. Create a new google doc, copy the below application template and fill it.
3. Share the google doc link in the comment below for review.

Like other open source projects, our application process is public so make sure the application link is not behind any login-wall and can be accessed publicly. Provide the following permission - "Anyone with access can View". Do not select "Commenter" or "Editor" role.

Application

Your GSoC application should comprise of the following sections:

About

1. Full Name
2. Contact info (email, phone, etc.)
3. Discord handle
4. Home page (if any)
5. Blog (if any)
6. GitHub profile link
7. Twitter, LinkedIn, other socials
8. Time zone
9. Link to a resume (PDF, publicly accessible via link)

University Info

1. University name
2. Program you are enrolled in (Degree & Major/Minor)
3. Year
4. Expected graduation date

Motivation & Past Experience

Short answers to the following questions (Add relevant links wherever you can):

1. Have you worked on or contributed to a FOSS project before? Can you attach repo links or relevant PRs?
2. What is your one project/achievement that you are most proud of? Why?
3. What kind of problems or challenges motivate you the most to solve them?
4. Will you be working on GSoC full-time? In case not, what will you be studying or working on while working on the project?
5. Do you mind regularly syncing up with the project mentors?
6. What interests you the most about API Dash?
7. Can you mention some areas where the project can be improved?

Project Proposal Information

This section contains details about the project you want to propose in your GSoC application. You can check out the potential list of projects here or propose a new one.

1. Proposal Title
2. Abstract: A brief summary about the problem that you will be tackling & how.
3. Detailed Description
4. Weekly Timeline: A rough week-wise timeline of activities that you would undertake.

Any Questions?

Please feel free to drop a comment below or drop a message on our Discord server.

[shadan1234]

Excited to contribute

[animator]

🧑🏻‍💻🚀

[ashutosh7i]

A project of my interest🥳,
Excited✨

[animator]

🧑🏻‍💻🚀

[akshayjadhav2002]

Inspired by the project want to contribute

[animator]

🧑🏻‍💻🚀

[thesakshidiggikar]

where we can submit application proposal?
@animator

[ashitaprasad]

Applications will be open from 18th March - https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/programs/2024

[MUDITJAINN]

I am glad I landed here and looking forward to contributing.

[ashitaprasad]

🧑🏻‍💻🚀

[Narasimha677]

Looking Forward to contributing because it matches my intrests and skills and projects inspires me a lot

[animator]

Sure 🧑🏻‍💻🚀

[chiragtyagi2003]

Having Industry Level Experience with Flutter and Dart and leading my team to develop and deliver a product to the market. I think my skillset matches with the project. Looking forward to contributing. A little guidance on how to connect with the mentors and discuss new ideas would be helpful. Thanks

[animator]

Hi Chirag,
Would definitely love to the see the product that you & your team are currently building using Flutter.

[chiragtyagi2003]

Hi Ankit The product that we built has been published on the play store. It was under my tenure of an internship where I was a flutter developer as well as a team lead. Here's the link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pregamate.mobile_application I would be glad to discuss it with you if you could find time.

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[animator]

Nice Chirag!

[chiragtyagi2003]

Thanks a lot Ankit! Would love to know a bit more about your expectations for your project and deliverables. I would be grateful for a little guidance.

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[ashitaprasad]

Hi Chirag,
You can check out the list of projects here #112 and the linked issues within each project to get started.

[chiragtyagi2003]

Alright, Thanks Ashita, I will get started and update you soon.

[Shruti78]

project seems interesting. I would be delighted to contribute in it. Looking forward to contribute in it further.

[ashitaprasad]

Sure 🧑🏻‍💻🚀

[suyashmadhesia]

Hi, I am interested in contributing to this project. Can I still apply even if I've already graduated?

[ashitaprasad]

Yes you can apply @suyashmadhesia

[apoorvdwi]

Hey @ashitaprasad @animator, I would love to have some feedback on my proposal
Here is the link for it - GSoC 2024 API Dash Proposal

[ashitaprasad]

@apoorvdwi Describe in detail the code generators and the libraries that you will be covering.
Also mention the length of the project and the detailed breakup of the weekwise plan for implementation of the code generators.

[apoorvdwi]

Got it, will do that.
@ashitaprasad Apart from issues that have been raised already can I add more to the list for which issue is not raised yet?

[ashitaprasad]

@apoorvdwi Yes, you can do that

[apoorvdwi]

Hey @ashitaprasad I have added the project length and the week-wise plan for implementation. It is ready for further feedback (if any).

[ashitaprasad]

You can go ahead and submit your application in the GSoC portal.

[opxdelwin]

Hey @ashitaprasad @animator, please look into this draft proposal for GSoC '24 @ API Dash Proposal (Mobile Support), and API Dash Proposal GSoC '24 (Import Export)

Awaiting valuable feedbacks.

Note:

• Analytics mentioned in proposal is subject to approval of maintainers (specifics mentioned here)

[ashitaprasad]

Looks good. As you can submit 3 proposals, you can submit both, but if you are going ahead with one then import-export project can be submitted.

[opxdelwin]

Great. I'd have preferred Mobile implementation. Is there anything I could make my proposal better? Else I'll move forward with import-export

[ashitaprasad]

In that case you can go ahead and submit both.

[opxdelwin]

Yes, I will go ahead and submit in the portal, please do drop feedback if there's any space for improvement.

[opxdelwin]

I have updated import-export proposal with implementation research as well, please do give a look when available 😊

[siddhardh-7]

Hello @ashitaprasad @animator,
I have drafted a GSoC '24 Proposal @ API Dash for integrating gRPC support into ApiDash and would greatly appreciate your feedback. Could you please take a moment to review it and share your thoughts?

[animator]

@siddhardh-7 Your document has been modified by a troll. Please take a look at it and set the right permission to "Anyone with access can View" as shown below:

[siddhardh-7]

@animator @ashitaprasad, can you please review the updated link and provide feedback?

[ashitaprasad]

@siddhardh-7 Your resume is not publicly visible, it's behind a login wall. Add a google docs link and make sure that it is publicly accessible.
Please split the timeline on a weekly basis and not biweekly basis. Also, research about gRPC and add more specific details regarding what you expect to achieve, how will you achieve it and what the end result will look like.

[siddhardh-7]

@ashitaprasad @animator Now my resume is now publicly accessible. I have split the timeline every week and included more specific details on what I expect to achieve, and how I plan to achieve it. And proposal is ready for further feedback.

[ashitaprasad]

You can go ahead and submit it in the GSoC portal.

[YoussefMoRabie]

Hello @ashitaprasad @animator ,
I am very passionate about API DASH and I like more than one project. Can I apply to two different ones?
If this is possible, is the introductory part in both proposals similar?

[animator]

You can put Project Proposal Information 1 & Project Proposal Information 2 in the same proposal for now.
After review, we can select the best out of these two and go forward with it.

[PratyushChauhan]

Hello @animator @ashitaprasad ,
I have made a project proposal for Idea 9: API Workflow Builder.
I have gone through the relevant issues and set up the dev environment locally.

Please help me refine it before submission, your review would be very helpful!

Proposal: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F7nylj_3tsTRDBN6b98xMafCnolpkxmrfLDTPz0Fk3Y/edit

[ashitaprasad]

@PratyushChauhan Milestones for the completion of the project will have to be decided during the project proposal phase and not during the community bonding period. Also, deliverables for mid term and end evaluations are closed during the project proposal phase and not during the evaluations. Explain your weekly deliverables clearly especially from week 7 to 12. In week 7 explain more about the performance generator tool.

[PratyushChauhan]

thanks for the feedback @ashitaprasad .

I am implementing the changes you have suggested.

Please let me know what metrics would you like to include in the API performance report aside from the basics:

• Memory Usage.
• Time to completion.
• Time between requests.

I am also implementing milestones as such, do let me know if anything is amiss:

• Workflow editor window: The user should be able to create an api request with relevant data in the form of a draggable box inside a workflow editor.

• Request chaining: Users should also be able to chain/connect different api call boxes.

• Workflow execution: Users should be able to run their api workflow via a button press.

• Performance report generation: The users should be able to view a performance report which will include:

  • Memory Usage.
    

  • Time to completion.
    

  • Time between requests.
    

[PratyushChauhan]

The Timeline has also been updated in the document for your review @ashitaprasad .

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F7nylj_3tsTRDBN6b98xMafCnolpkxmrfLDTPz0Fk3Y/edit

[PratyushChauhan]

Do let me know if anything else needs to be addressed, I'll work on it right away @ashitaprasad .

[ashitaprasad]

You can go ahead and submit your proposal in the GSoC portal.

[zenoR-git]

Greetings @animator @ashitaprasad
I am excited to share my GSoC24 Project proposal on Idea 5: Setting up build process for various Linux packaging formats and Idea 8: Code Generator.

Looking forward to your guidance and reviews.

[ashitaprasad]

@zenoR-git Remove buffer weeks from the proposal.

[zenoR-git]

@ashitaprasad I have updated by draft proposal as per you review. Should I go forward with this?

[ashitaprasad]

You can go ahead and submit your proposal in the GSoC portal.

[nikkivirtuoso]

Greetings @animator @ashitaprasad
I am excited to share my GSoC24 Project proposal on Idea 8: Code Generator.

Looking forward to your guidance and reviews.

[ashitaprasad]

@nikkivirtuoso Explain the deliverables in detail weekwise for the entire duration of the project.

[nikkivirtuoso]

@ashitaprasad ma'am done with the task please have a look

[nikkivirtuoso]

@ashitaprasad @animator do I need to change anything ?

[ashitaprasad]

You can go ahead and submit your proposal in the GSoC portal.

[PratyushChauhan]

[animator]

@PratyushChauhan We already have your proposal review thread in this discussion - #111 (comment) .. please stick to this thread for any updates and do not create a new thread.

[PratyushChauhan]

Alright

[Tanish2002]

Hey @ashitaprasad @animator, A bit late 😅 but I would also love to have some feedback on my proposal
Here is the link for it - GSoC 2024 API Dash Proposal

[ashitaprasad]

Let us know when the final proposal is ready for review.

[Tanish2002]

@ashitaprasad ready for review!

[animator]

@Tanish2002 looks good ... you can go ahead and submit it.

[MohammedAshraf19]

Hey @animator @ashitaprasad
I'm very glad to share my Proposal
Kindly have a look and please share your feedback.
Thanks!

[ashitaprasad]

• Designing should not take so much time.
• Explain the work you will do in week 9-12.
• Also, explain the end goals & deliverables.
  Once you have made the changes, you can go ahead and submit your proposal in the GSoC portal.

[MohammedAshraf19]

hi @animator @ashitaprasad
I'm ready to submit my proposal so
what is project size of Android/iOS support issue?

[ashitaprasad]

Medium

[alainjr10]

Hey @animator , @ashitaprasad
I'm delighted to share my draft proposal here. Hoping to get some feed back soon. GSoc Proposal

[ashitaprasad]

• Your resume is behind a login wall
• Correct the formatting of your application. There are duplicate pages.
  Once you have made the changes you can go ahead and submit your proposal in the GSoC portal.

[alainjr10]

Hey @ashitaprasad . This is a strange one and sounds weird perhaps, but I can't seem to be able to upload my proposal on the site. I've exported several times as pdf, but when i try uploading, I get the error, something went wrong, try another file.
When i try uploading a random pdf file, it uploads perfectly.

[animator]

Create a new file. export as PDF & try uploading.

[DenserMeerkat]

Hey mentors,

I would like to share my draft GSoC Proposal for Android/iOS support.
Your feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time.

[ashitaprasad]

Let us know when the proposal is ready for review.

[DenserMeerkat]

The proposal is ready for review 👍

[abhishekkumar11724]

Hey @animator and @ashitaprasad,

I'm excited to have stumbled upon this repository and am eager to contribute. I've put together a proposal and would greatly appreciate your feedback. Looking forward to hearing from you soon!
Proposal
Thank you for your time and consideration.

[ashitaprasad]

As you have already submitted your proposal, no more changes is required.

[abhishekkumar11724]

If there is anything you require me to change I can do so,
I would really appreciate any feedback on my proposal.

[AcousticDeveloper]

Hey @animator and @ashitaprasad,

I would like to share the draft of my GSoC proposal and would greatly appreciate the feedbacks from you.

Thank you for your consideration.

[ashitaprasad]

You can go ahead and submit your proposal in the GSoC portal.

[AcousticDeveloper]

@ashitaprasad During submission of the proposal, there is a field which asks for the project size which must match the size organization expects. In the project description, the size is written either medium or large based on the number of code generators to be added. My proposal is about adding 18 code generators for various programming languages and 3 more related to front end frameworks.

So can you please suggest if you have any expected size in mind?

[animator]

medium

[madhupashish]

Hi @ashitaprasad @animator,
This is the application and draft proposal for GSoC - GSoC '24 API DASH
Kindly review and let me know your thoughts.
Thank You.

[ashitaprasad]

As you have already submitted your proposal, no more changes is required.

[lamergameryt]

Hi @ashitaprasad & @animator,

Could you please review my draft proposal for GSoC 24? Let me know if I should make any changes or if I can go ahead and submit my proposal.

Thanks!

[animator]

Looks good, you can go ahead and submit it 👍

[lamergameryt]

Thank you, @animator!

[mohnishdeshpande]

Hi @ashitaprasad @animator!

Please have a look at my proposal draft here
Any feedback is appreciated.

Thanks!

[animator]

@mohnishdeshpande you can go ahead and submit the proposal.

[m0hit-kumar]

Hi @ashitaprasad @animator

Please have a look at my proposal draft here

Any change and feedback are most welcome

Thanks!

[ashitaprasad]

As you have already submitted your proposal, no more changes is required.

[sameer1098alam]

i am intersted to contribute