GSoC 2025 Mentorship Program

Learning Objectives

By the end of the GSoC 2025 Mentorship Program, participants will be able to:

1. Develop Open Source Contributions
2. Understand the fundamentals of contributing to open-source projects, including version control (Git), issue tracking, and code reviews.

3. Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code that aligns with the project's standards and goals.

4. Engage in Weekly Collaboration

5. Participate in structured weekly check-ins to share updates, seek guidance, and collaboratively solve challenges.

6. Develop consistency and accountability in remote, async working environments.

7. Leverage the Alpha One Labs Platform

8. Utilize the platform's features for task management, communication, documentation, and collaborative learning.

9. Provide constructive feedback to improve platform functionality and usability.

10. Strengthen Communication and Feedback Skills

11. Communicate technical ideas clearly and concisely, both in writing and in discussions.

12. Give and receive peer and mentor feedback to improve personal and team performance.

13. Build Real-World Problem Solving Experience

14. Apply theoretical knowledge to practical challenges in software development.

15. Develop solutions that have real impact, while adapting to evolving project requirements.

16. Cultivate Long-Term Community Engagement

17. Foster a mindset of continuous learning and contribution within the open-source ecosystem.
18. Explore opportunities for ongoing involvement beyond the GSoC program.

Prerequisites

1. GitHub Contribution Requirement
2. A minimum of 5 merged pull requests (PRs) in the Alpha One Labs open-source project on GitHub.

3. Contributions should demonstrate an understanding of version control, collaboration, and adherence to project guidelines.

4. Basic Software Development Knowledge

5. Proficiency in at least one relevant programming language used in the Alpha One Labs project.

6. Familiarity with software development workflows, including issue tracking, testing, and debugging.

7. Understanding of Open Source Development

8. Experience following contribution guidelines, engaging in discussions, and reviewing code in open-source communities.

9. Ability to navigate documentation and submit well-structured PRs.

10. Commitment to Weekly Check-ins

11. Availability to attend weekly check-ins every Friday at 10:30 PM IST to discuss progress, challenges, and feedback.

12. Active participation in discussions and willingness to engage in collaborative problem-solving.

13. Willingness to Learn and Contribute

14. Enthusiasm for improving the Alpha One Labs platform through feedback and iterative development.
15. Openness to mentorship, peer collaboration, and continuous learning.