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What is Google Summer of Code?

Google Summer of Code is a global, online program focused on bringing new contributors into open source software development. GSoC Contributors work with an open source organization on a 12+ week programming project under the guidance of mentors.

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18+
Students
112
Countries
40+
Lines of Code
746
Open Source Organizations
17+
Mentors
17
Years

Become a GSoC Contributor

Are you new to open source and want to learn more about some interesting projects that you can contribute to? Join GSoC where mentors will help guide you on your journey!

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  • Open source organizations are ready to welcome new, excited contributors into their communities

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Open source organizations

746 open source organizations have mentored 18,000+ new GSoC contributors since 2005. Our mentoring organizations are eager to teach newcomers to open source about their communities and the thrill of open source development.

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