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After you read that page, join this [http://lists.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/summer-coding-discuss mailing list] to discuss your project idea(s).
After you read that page, join this [http://lists.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/summer-coding-discuss mailing list] to discuss your project idea(s).
=== What is the final schedule? ===
This schedule actually lives on [[Summer Coding 2010 schedule]]:
{{:Summer Coding 2010 schedule}}


== General FAQs ==
== General FAQs ==

Revision as of 01:42, 23 April 2010

These are all the frequently asked questions about the Fedora Summer Coding program.

2010 FAQs

These questions are specific to the 2010 program, which began in April 2010.

I'm a student, what should I do?

Read this page.

After you read that page, ask your questions on this mailing list.

How much is the student stipend?

The goal is to fund students at two pay rates, depending on the size of the project. US$5000 for full projects and US$2500 for half projects.

Full projects are expected to run from 8 to 10 weeks, covering the whole schedule.

Half projects are expected to run from 4 to 5 weeks, covering a specific 50% portion of the schedule. Half projects must be approved by the project mentor, and the revised schedule included in the proposal.

I'm a mentor, what should I do?

Read this page.

After you read that page, join this mailing list to discuss your project idea(s).

What is the final schedule?

This schedule actually lives on Summer Coding 2010 schedule:

This schedule is ready for Summer Coding 2010. Join the discussion mailing list and/or watch this page to be updated about schedule changes.

Start dates are emphasized and deadlines are in bold emphasis for student items.

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Deadlines are 23:59 UTC on the specified date
For example, if the deadline is 09 August, all work must be in for mentor review by 23:59 UTC on 09 August. You must adjust for your own timezone, meaning the deadline may be at a different time of the day for you locally.
  • April
    7 April - Students can begin submitting applications
  • May
    Whole month - students, mentors, and sub-projects get to know each other
    13 May - Mentors need to finish idea pages
    20 May - Students applications + proposals need to be in
    21 May - Sponsors must pledge funding by this point
    24 May - Organizers finalize how many applications will be accepted
    27 May - Mentors + admins finalize rank-ordered list
    28 May - Students informed yes/no about application
  • June
    Whole month - code, interact
    01 June - Project begins (depending on proposal)
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Proposals may have a modified schedule included.
  • July
    05 July - Midterm evaluations period begins
    05 July - Student midterm deadline for evaluation (first, soft deadline)
    08 July - Student midterm deadline for evaluation (final deadline)
    12 July - Midterm evaluations due from mentors
  • August
    09 August - Project coding completes
    16 August - Students final report, code snapshot, and evaluations due
    20 August - Mentor evaluations due for students
    23 August - Final evaluations due back to students
    25 August - Mentor, sub-project evaluations of the Summer Coding program requested
  • September
    01 September - Sponsors receive report from organizers
    06 September - Sponsors release and deliver funds (proposed date)

General FAQs

How do I get in touch with mentors and other participants?

You can join us on our IRC, #fedora-summer-coding on Freenode or shoot us a mail at [mailing list]

What language will I be coding in?

That depends on the project. KDE SIG people might want you to use Qt while others might prefer python.

Can I submit more than one application?

Yes, you can. But mind it one good application might get you the project, 10 bad ones will never get you in.

Can I work on two projects simultaneously?

As of now, its a big no. We want you to concentrate on what you are doing.

The timeline is clashing with my other commitments.

While we have tried to relax the timeline as much as possible some students might find it problematic. We suggest that you talk to your mentor and try to fix up a schedule that works for you.