Re: [GSoC23] Working on project Idea from SOC 2011

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> Hi,
>
> On Thu, Mar 9, 2023 at 1:15 PM Khalid Masum <khalid.masum.92@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > There is this SOC 2011 idea named "Resumable clone" here:
> >
> > https://archive.kernel.org/oldwiki/git.wiki.kernel.org/index.php/SoC2011Ideas.html
>
> [...]
>
> > Goal: Allow Git to resume a cloning process that
> > has been aborted for any reason.
> > Languages: C
>
> > Can I work on this idea for GSoC23?
>
> You would need to find (co-)mentors willing to mentor you on this project.
>
> I think we don't propose this kind of project anymore as we think they
> are too difficult. Some reasons are explained in the "Note about
> refactoring projects versus projects that implement new features" in
> https://git.github.io/General-Application-Information/
>
> > If so how should I get started?
>
> See the section I just mentioned. There is "an applicant proposing
> something original must engage with the community strongly before and
> during the application period to get feedback and guidance to improve
> the proposal and avoid the above potential issues".
>
> > I have completed one of the microprojects by the way.
>
> Great, thanks for your interest in working on Git!