Re: [GSOC] Machine-Readable Repository Information Query Tool

From: JAYATHEERTH K <jayatheerthkulkarni2005@gmail.com>
Date: Mar 24, 2025, 13:17 UTC
Message-ID: <CA+rGoLf81GjsFfxVfwAXeTJ278wcH2nj8HgrHQJcDhZwyK9m-Q@mail.gmail.com>
In-Reply-To: <Z-FIkHiyGc0jnHX1@pks.im>

Hey Patrick,

On Mon, Mar 24, 2025 at 5:27 PM Patrick Steinhardt <ps@pks.im> wrote:

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> Hi Jayatheerth,
>
> On Sun, Mar 23, 2025 at 08:20:18PM +0530, JAYATHEERTH K wrote:
> > With GSoC proposal submissions starting tomorrow, I’d like to
> > understand more about the procedure.
> >
> > As part of my microproject, I worked on modifying tutorials where we
> > create new Git commands[1]. I also have strong experience with C and
> > Shell Scripting and would like to contribute by developing a dedicated
> > command to fulfill what git-rev-parse was originally intended for.
> >
> > Could you provide more details on how to proceed?
> >
> > [1] - https://lore.kernel.org/git/20250321143022.5406-1-jayatheerthkulkarni2005@gmail.com/T/#u
>
> all requirements and steps should be listed in [1]. There are two
> mandatory steps:
>
>     - Finishing a microproject. You have already started on a
>       microproject, but as far as I can see there is still feedback from
>       Junio that hasn't been addressed.

Yes, I have a series of examinations going on making things slow from my end, but I have addressed the feedback and will do if there are any more further down the line.

>
>     - Writing your application. This would be the next step once the
>       microproject has been accepted.
>

Got it.

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> As spelled out in the document, you can optionally also help out on the
> mailing list by reviewing other patches. This is not a strict
> requirement, but getting more involved with the community is a good way
> to increase your chances of getting accepted. You are of course also
> free to do another microproject or search for any other areas that you
> want to propose a patch for.
>

Once my microproject is finished I would love to help review other patches and work on many other microprojects, As I previously said I would love to remain as a part of Git even after GSOC.

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> Thanks!
>
> Patrick
>
> [1]: https://git.github.io/General-Application-Information/

Thanks for the guidance! helps a lot

Jay