{"thread":{"id":"65077","subject":"[GSoC 2026] Early Introduction - Interested Contributor","startedAt":"2026-02-26T01:33:57Z","lastAt":"2026-02-26T14:31:47Z","messageCount":4,"participants":["Santiago Leal","Adekunle","Lucas Seiki Oshiro"],"isPatch":false,"patchVersion":null,"patchTotal":null},"messages":[{"id":"537173","messageId":"CABFJD6-7_bkixVA4Oj_JV1N5hMqFXFqBvK4KBAjM5hqcgC=_rg@mail.gmail.com","threadId":"65077","inReplyTo":null,"subject":"[GSoC 2026] Early Introduction - Interested Contributor","fromName":"Santiago Leal","fromEmail":"santiagojoseleal27@gmail.com","sentAt":"2026-02-26T01:33:45Z","receivedAt":"2026-02-26T01:33:57Z","isPatch":false,"sender":{"key":"santiagojoseleal27@gmail.com","avatar":null},"body":"Hi Git community,\n\nMy name is Santiago Leal, a Computer Engineering student (3rd\nsemester) at Universidad Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho in Venezuela, and\nI'm interested in participating in Google Summer of Code 2026 with\nGit.\n\nMy technical background includes:\n- Languages: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Rust, C++\n- Frameworks/Tools: Tauri, Node.js, Electron\n- Areas: Desktop app development, scripting/automation, web fundamentals\n\nSome relevant projects I've built:\n- A cross-platform inventory desktop app using Tauri (Rust + Web frontend)\n- A sales record management system in Python\n\nI've been exploring the GSoC project ideas page and I'm excited about\ncontributing to such a foundational tool used by developers worldwide.\nI'd appreciate guidance on:\n- Which project ideas would be most suitable for a newcomer with my background\n- How to set up the Git development environment\n- Any recommended beginner-friendly contributions to start with\n\nThank you for your time!\n\nBest regards,\nSantiago Leal\nGitHub: https://github.com/SJLS27\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/santiago-leal-970a423b2/\n"},{"id":"537176","messageId":"3338A34B-34EB-469C-9F44-5642BBFFF085@gmail.com","threadId":"65077","inReplyTo":"CABFJD6-7_bkixVA4Oj_JV1N5hMqFXFqBvK4KBAjM5hqcgC=_rg@mail.gmail.com","subject":"Re: [GSoC 2026] Early Introduction - Interested Contributor","fromName":"Adekunle","fromEmail":"abrahamadekunle50@gmail.com","sentAt":"2026-02-26T07:42:49Z","receivedAt":"2026-02-26T07:44:51Z","isPatch":false,"sender":{"key":"abrahamadekunle50@gmail.com","avatar":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/110066922?v=4"},"body":"\n\n> On 26 Feb 2026, at 02:33, Santiago Leal <santiagojoseleal27@gmail.com> wrote:\n> \n> Hi Git community,\n\nHello Santiago, welcome to the Git community.\n\n> \n> My name is Santiago Leal, a Computer Engineering student (3rd\n> semester) at Universidad Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho in Venezuela, and\n> I'm interested in participating in Google Summer of Code 2026 with\n> Git.\n\nThank you for your interest in the community.\n\n> \n> My technical background includes:\n> - Languages: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Rust, C++\n> - Frameworks/Tools: Tauri, Node.js, Electron\n> - Areas: Desktop app development, scripting/automation, web fundamentals\n> \n> Some relevant projects I've built:\n> - A cross-platform inventory desktop app using Tauri (Rust + Web frontend)\n> - A sales record management system in Python\n> \n> I've been exploring the GSoC project ideas page and I'm excited about\n> contributing to such a foundational tool used by developers worldwide.\n> I'd appreciate guidance on:\n> - Which project ideas would be most suitable for a newcomer with my background\n> - How to set up the Git development environment\n> - Any recommended beginner-friendly contributions to start with\n\nBelow are a few resources to guide you in submitting your first patch and \nUnderstanding the review process.\n\n1. https://git.github.io/General-Application-Information/\n2. https://git-scm.com/docs/MyFirstContribution\n3. https://git.github.io/Hacking-Git/\n\nLooking forward to your contributions.\n\nAbraham.\n\n"},{"id":"537190","messageId":"0009780A-381B-4025-9C66-376680AD75CC@gmail.com","threadId":"65077","inReplyTo":"CABFJD6-7_bkixVA4Oj_JV1N5hMqFXFqBvK4KBAjM5hqcgC=_rg@mail.gmail.com","subject":"Re: [GSoC 2026] Early Introduction - Interested Contributor","fromName":"Lucas Seiki Oshiro","fromEmail":"lucasseikioshiro@gmail.com","sentAt":"2026-02-26T14:15:14Z","receivedAt":"2026-02-26T14:15:29Z","isPatch":false,"sender":{"key":"lucasseikioshiro@gmail.com","avatar":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/12701580?v=4"},"body":"\n> Hi Git community,\n\nHi, Santiago!\n\n> My name is Santiago Leal, a Computer Engineering student (3rd\n> semester) at Universidad Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho in Venezuela, and\n> I'm interested in participating in Google Summer of Code 2026 with\n> Git.\n> \n> My technical background includes:\n> - Languages: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Rust, C++\n\nAre you comfortable with C? Most of Git's code is written in C.\n\n> I've been exploring the GSoC project ideas page and I'm excited about\n> contributing to such a foundational tool used by developers worldwide.\n> I'd appreciate guidance on:\n> - Which project ideas would be most suitable for a newcomer with my background\n\nProbably all of them. GSoC is for newcomers. I recommend that\nyou take a look at Abraham's suggestions and read the\n\"Git Internals\" chapters of Pro Git [1].\n\n> - How to set up the Git development environment\n\nGit is really easy to build, you'll only need to install a few\ndependencies and run `make`. If everything goes well you'll have\na `git` executable that you can run.\n\nTests are shellscripts inside the `t` directory.\n\n> - Any recommended beginner-friendly contributions to start with\n\nTake a look at the microprojects page [2]. They are suitable for\nnewcomers and finishing one of them is mandatory to be accepted\nin GSoC.\n\n> Thank you for your time!\n\nThanks!\n\n[1] https://git-scm.com/book/en/v2\n[2] https://git.github.io/SoC-2026-Microprojects/\n\n\n"},{"id":"537193","messageId":"CABFJD6_daPbAB52fmBTd3px7s1hqHjrTk8gbdP0BATDmjKe+wA@mail.gmail.com","threadId":"65077","inReplyTo":"0009780A-381B-4025-9C66-376680AD75CC@gmail.com","subject":"Re: [GSoC 2026] Early Introduction - Interested Contributor","fromName":"Santiago Leal","fromEmail":"santiagojoseleal27@gmail.com","sentAt":"2026-02-26T14:31:34Z","receivedAt":"2026-02-26T14:31:47Z","isPatch":false,"sender":{"key":"santiagojoseleal27@gmail.com","avatar":null},"body":"I'm comfortable with C, but I need to review some concepts. I'm\ncurrently unsure if Google will offer any monetary incentives to\nVenezuelans, which is a bit discouraging, but I feel that\nparticipating in Git will be a good way to improve my CV.\n\nI wish you all the best, Santiago\n\n\nEl jue, 26 feb 2026 a las 10:15, Lucas Seiki Oshiro\n(<lucasseikioshiro@gmail.com>) escribió:\n>\n>\n> > Hi Git community,\n>\n> Hi, Santiago!\n>\n> > My name is Santiago Leal, a Computer Engineering student (3rd\n> > semester) at Universidad Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho in Venezuela, and\n> > I'm interested in participating in Google Summer of Code 2026 with\n> > Git.\n> >\n> > My technical background includes:\n> > - Languages: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Rust, C++\n>\n> Are you comfortable with C? Most of Git's code is written in C.\n>\n> > I've been exploring the GSoC project ideas page and I'm excited about\n> > contributing to such a foundational tool used by developers worldwide.\n> > I'd appreciate guidance on:\n> > - Which project ideas would be most suitable for a newcomer with my background\n>\n> Probably all of them. GSoC is for newcomers. I recommend that\n> you take a look at Abraham's suggestions and read the\n> \"Git Internals\" chapters of Pro Git [1].\n>\n> > - How to set up the Git development environment\n>\n> Git is really easy to build, you'll only need to install a few\n> dependencies and run `make`. If everything goes well you'll have\n> a `git` executable that you can run.\n>\n> Tests are shellscripts inside the `t` directory.\n>\n> > - Any recommended beginner-friendly contributions to start with\n>\n> Take a look at the microprojects page [2]. They are suitable for\n> newcomers and finishing one of them is mandatory to be accepted\n> in GSoC.\n>\n> > Thank you for your time!\n>\n> Thanks!\n>\n> [1] https://git-scm.com/book/en/v2\n> [2] https://git.github.io/SoC-2026-Microprojects/\n>\n>\n"}]}