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= Overview = | = Overview = | ||
− | Google Code-in is a | + | Google Code-in is a contest run by Google with a goal of encouraging young (13 to 17 years old) students to participate in open source. Since 2010, Google Code-in has been introducing pre-university students from around the globe to various open source communities. The format of participating in Google Code-in is as follows: |
− | * | + | *BRL-CAD will create a list of tasks for students to work upon. Each task will have a mentor associated with it. |
− | *A student picks a task from the list and | + | *A student picks a task from the list and he/she is assigned a deadline. |
− | * | + | **While a task is claimed no other student can work on that task. |
− | * | + | *After completion of task it's ready to be reviewed by mentor. |
+ | *Based on the performance of the student mentor may approve, disapprove or extend the deadline for the task. | ||
− | = Getting Started [ | + | BRL-CAD was one of the three selected communities in the year 2012. This year we are again applying for the event. |
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+ | = Getting Started = | ||
+ | [TODO : Make a checklist and Link it here .] | ||
− | Whether you're applying or accepted, we've itemized everything you need to do into a simple | + | Whether you're applying or accepted, we've itemized everything you need to do into a simple CHECKLIST. We're here to help you become new open source developers, so don't be shy if you have any questions. |
= BRL-CAD participation in GCI = | = BRL-CAD participation in GCI = | ||
+ | You can check out promotional flyers that have been prepared in the past on our [flyers page]. | ||
− | == | + | == [http://brlcad.org/wiki/Google_Code_In/2013 Google Code In 2013]== |
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− | + | This year, we are submitting application for selection of BRL-CAD to GCI 2013 with a whole lot of introductory itty-bitty task for new comers and pre university students. Keeping Fingers Crossed for the Selection ! | |
− | == [ | + | == [http://brlcad.org/wiki/Google_Code_In/2012 Google Code In 2012] == |
− | This was the first year | + | This was the first year of our participation in GCI. Out of 10 organizations chose, BRL-CAD was one among them. With an overwhelming response, we successfully compeleted the program with enthusiastic pre-university students having a feel of [http://brlcad.org/wiki/Community_Publication_Portal#BRL-CAD_Accomplishments_:_GCI_2012 accomplishment] and gaining a pool of knowledge at the end of the program. |