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Thanks for considering the Nmap project! We hope you join us! But be aware that the competition is fierce. Here are some tips (inspired by the Drupal list) to improve your odds in the application. While these are written for the Nmap project, they are general enough to apply to all SoC applications.
Sell your idea. Describe your idea in detail. What is its
ultimate goal? What components will it have? What benefits does it
have for Nmap and its community? How do you plan to achieve completion
of your project? If a specification already exists, what will you do
that will go above and beyond expectations? For example, here is an
accepted
proposal from 2005. Don't let that one intimidate you though,
as only a smaller percentage of applications are that well developed.
Sell yourself. Get across your enthusiasm for the
project. Tell us what makes you stand out from the rest of the
crowd. Talk about your past experiences, what makes you tick. Why are
you interested in open source software, and Nmap in particular? What
interests do you have, and how do these interests relate to the
project for which you're applying?
Get feedback on your idea from the community. You can
discuss you idea on
the Nmap-dev list, and
also on
the Nmap SoC
list that you should join if you plan to apply. Don't be afraid
to ask the community for help; we want you to succeed just as much as
you do. :)
Don't over-commit yourself. Working on your Nmap project
should be your primary activity from May 26 through August 18. If you
already have a full time job, full time class schedule, or a 3-week vacation planned
for that timeframe, you probably won't have time to participate in Nmap SoC.
Write your proposal carefully. English skills matter for
most of our projects, as you will need to write documentation. This proposal
is a chance to show off your clear and concise writing
skills. You don't need to be a literary genius, and many of our previous
winners weren't native English speakers. But do try to
spell-check your application and review it a few times for readability
before hitting the "submit" button.
Google isn't yet accepting applications, so for now we just recommend that you browse our ideas page, think about what you would like to do, and join our development and SoC discussion lists (Nmap SoC and nmap-dev). You should also familiarize yourself with the general Nmap SoC requirements.
Google will accept student applications from March 23 through April 3. The application link is available from the main Google SoC page. Our application can be found on our GSoC Organization page. If you apply (or plan to), remember to join the temporary Nmap SoC mailing list.
Good luck!
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