GNOME Preparatory Bootcamp for GSoC & Outreachy.

22 Jan 2024, 16:00 → 2 Feb 2024, 19:30 Africa/Lagos

Virtual (Blue Button)

Ibi Fiberesima (GNOME)

Overview of the Bootcamp: 
The goal for this bootcamp is to equip participants with the necessary technical skills, project-specific knowledge, mentorship guidance, and community insights, thereby increasing their competitiveness and readiness to successfully apply and contribute to open-source projects during the GSoC and Outreachy application cycles.

Who should attend: 
Beginners, contributors, or individuals interested in open source and GNOME projects 

Technical requirements:
Ensure a smooth experience by having access to a Laptop, steady internet connection, and a heart ready to learn.

GNOME Code of Conduct:
Please familiarize yourself with the GNOME Code of Conduct https://wiki.gnome.org/Foundation/CodeOfConduct, ensuring a positive and harassment-free experience for all.

Should you have any concerns or questions regarding the event, please contact  africa@gnome.org

Thank you for helping us create a welcoming and collaborative space for everyone.

Monday, 22 January

16:30 → 18:00 Foundation: Overview of GSoC and Outreachy (Expectations and Benefits)

18:00 → 19:30 Foundation: Outreach and engagement within the Gnome Community

Tuesday, 23 January

19:00 → 21:00 Technical Workshop: A Workshop on Git and Gitlab

Wednesday, 24 January

18:00 → 19:30 Technical Workshop: Software Development Best Practices

Thursday, 25 January

16:00 → 18:00 Application Preparation: Introduction to Project Ideas and Application Process

Friday, 26 January

12:00 → 14:00 Application Preparation: Application Tips and experience with the GNOME OS, how to get started

Monday, 29 January

18:00 → 20:00 Application Preparation: Proposal writing workshop

Tuesday, 30 January

18:00 → 21:00 Application Preparation: Hands-on Workshop on how to make your first contribution

Wednesday, 31 January

12:00 → 18:01 Application Preparation: Partcipants work on small tasks or mini projects related to chosen project ideas

Friday, 2 February

18:00 → 19:30 Closing Event: Showcase & Networking

Participants present their project ideas or progress made during the bootcamp