What is Google Summer of Code
 ( GSoC ) 

GSoC

This year my proposal to google summer of code finally got selected since people know about it on my Facebook handle so they are asking me questions:

• What is google summer of code or Gsoc?                         
• what is the eligibility criteria to get selected?              
• can you give us a few tips?                                       

in this blog, ill be addressing all your quarry's one by one.

What is google's summer of code is?

I am amazed that most of the tech students including my college are unaware of this popular program.
so, here is the quick intro to gsoc...

Google summer of code is a program by Google that aims to introduce students to the world of open-source software and contribute to it.
selected students work from home on their projects for three months guided by the mentors of that particular software company. to make the students stay focused google provides stipend so its a good opportunity to learn and earn.

note: getting selected for Gsoc doesn't mean you are an employee of Google.

What is the eligibility criteria to get started?

Each organization has different criteria because each organization software needs different expertise.

but there are few things one can do to maximize their chances of getting selected.

1. number one proves that you have working knowledge in areas preferably Github or GitLab. some organizations reach out to applicants to judge their knowledge.                            
2. in GSoC most organization make their projects open source to implement a certain feature in their project so choose a project wisely and propose a solution for that problem which organizations need to solve.                                   
3. keep your idea realistic make sure if a project given to you. can you implement it in the given deadline so consider 3 months period in mind and draft wisely. 

Can you give us a few tips?

yes, I can,

1. after you apply keep in mind checking your emails on a regular bases because google will send you reminders.                  
2. keep an eye on the last date of proposal submission it may happen that the application date is over and you come up with your proposal after that.                                            
3. good luck for GSoC!