From: Adekunle Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:42:49 GMT Subject: Re: [GSoC 2026] Early Introduction - Interested Contributor Message-ID: <3338A34B-34EB-469C-9F44-5642BBFFF085@gmail.com> In-Reply-To: > On 26 Feb 2026, at 02:33, Santiago Leal wrote: > > Hi Git community, Hello Santiago, welcome to the Git community. > > My name is Santiago Leal, a Computer Engineering student (3rd > semester) at Universidad Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho in Venezuela, and > I'm interested in participating in Google Summer of Code 2026 with > Git. Thank you for your interest in the community. > > My technical background includes: > - Languages: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Rust, C++ > - Frameworks/Tools: Tauri, Node.js, Electron > - Areas: Desktop app development, scripting/automation, web fundamentals > > Some relevant projects I've built: > - A cross-platform inventory desktop app using Tauri (Rust + Web frontend) > - A sales record management system in Python > > I've been exploring the GSoC project ideas page and I'm excited about > contributing to such a foundational tool used by developers worldwide. > I'd appreciate guidance on: > - Which project ideas would be most suitable for a newcomer with my background > - How to set up the Git development environment > - Any recommended beginner-friendly contributions to start with Below are a few resources to guide you in submitting your first patch and Understanding the review process. 1. https://git.github.io/General-Application-Information/ 2. https://git-scm.com/docs/MyFirstContribution 3. https://git.github.io/Hacking-Git/ Looking forward to your contributions. Abraham.