# [GSoC 2026] Early Introduction - Interested Contributor 4 messages from 2026-02-26 to 2026-02-26. Participants: Santiago Leal, Adekunle, Lucas Seiki Oshiro. Thread: https://gitlist.dev/t/65077 ## Santiago Leal, 2026-02-26 01:33 Subject: [GSoC 2026] Early Introduction - Interested Contributor Message-ID: URL: https://gitlist.dev/e/CABFJD6-7_bkixVA4Oj_JV1N5hMqFXFqBvK4KBAjM5hqcgC%3D_rg%40mail.gmail.com ``` Hi 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. 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 Thank you for your time! Best regards, Santiago Leal GitHub: https://github.com/SJLS27 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/santiago-leal-970a423b2/ ``` ## Adekunle, 2026-02-26 07:42 Subject: Re: [GSoC 2026] Early Introduction - Interested Contributor Message-ID: <3338A34B-34EB-469C-9F44-5642BBFFF085@gmail.com> URL: https://gitlist.dev/e/3338A34B-34EB-469C-9F44-5642BBFFF085%40gmail.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. ``` ## Lucas Seiki Oshiro, 2026-02-26 14:15 Subject: Re: [GSoC 2026] Early Introduction - Interested Contributor Message-ID: <0009780A-381B-4025-9C66-376680AD75CC@gmail.com> URL: https://gitlist.dev/e/0009780A-381B-4025-9C66-376680AD75CC%40gmail.com In-Reply-To: ``` > Hi Git community, Hi, Santiago! > 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. > > My technical background includes: > - Languages: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Rust, C++ Are you comfortable with C? Most of Git's code is written in C. > 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 Probably all of them. GSoC is for newcomers. I recommend that you take a look at Abraham's suggestions and read the "Git Internals" chapters of Pro Git [1]. > - How to set up the Git development environment Git is really easy to build, you'll only need to install a few dependencies and run `make`. If everything goes well you'll have a `git` executable that you can run. Tests are shellscripts inside the `t` directory. > - Any recommended beginner-friendly contributions to start with Take a look at the microprojects page [2]. They are suitable for newcomers and finishing one of them is mandatory to be accepted in GSoC. > Thank you for your time! Thanks! [1] https://git-scm.com/book/en/v2 [2] https://git.github.io/SoC-2026-Microprojects/ ``` ## Santiago Leal, 2026-02-26 14:31 Subject: Re: [GSoC 2026] Early Introduction - Interested Contributor Message-ID: URL: https://gitlist.dev/e/CABFJD6_daPbAB52fmBTd3px7s1hqHjrTk8gbdP0BATDmjKe%2BwA%40mail.gmail.com In-Reply-To: <0009780A-381B-4025-9C66-376680AD75CC@gmail.com> ``` I'm comfortable with C, but I need to review some concepts. I'm currently unsure if Google will offer any monetary incentives to Venezuelans, which is a bit discouraging, but I feel that participating in Git will be a good way to improve my CV. I wish you all the best, Santiago El jue, 26 feb 2026 a las 10:15, Lucas Seiki Oshiro () escribió: > > > > Hi Git community, > > Hi, Santiago! > > > 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. > > > > My technical background includes: > > - Languages: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Rust, C++ > > Are you comfortable with C? Most of Git's code is written in C. > > > 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 > > Probably all of them. GSoC is for newcomers. I recommend that > you take a look at Abraham's suggestions and read the > "Git Internals" chapters of Pro Git [1]. > > > - How to set up the Git development environment > > Git is really easy to build, you'll only need to install a few > dependencies and run `make`. If everything goes well you'll have > a `git` executable that you can run. > > Tests are shellscripts inside the `t` directory. > > > - Any recommended beginner-friendly contributions to start with > > Take a look at the microprojects page [2]. They are suitable for > newcomers and finishing one of them is mandatory to be accepted > in GSoC. > > > Thank you for your time! > > Thanks! > > [1] https://git-scm.com/book/en/v2 > [2] https://git.github.io/SoC-2026-Microprojects/ > > ```