GSoC Unlocked!
An interactive session on getting started in open source and preparing for Google Summer of Code, drawing on my experience contributing to GCC Rust through GSoC in 2023 and 2024.
GSoC Unlocked! is an online session hosted by GDG on Campus COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, for students and new open-source contributors preparing for Google Summer of Code. The session includes a live Q&A and is open to everyone, with no prior GSoC experience required.
My Talk
In this session, I share practical lessons from my open-source journey: finding a project that matches your interests, making your first contribution, communicating with maintainers, and preparing a clear, realistic GSoC proposal. I draw on my experience contributing to GCC Rust through GSoC in 2023 and 2024.
- Understanding how Google Summer of Code works and how to prepare for an application cycle
- Choosing organizations and projects that match your interests and skills
- Building locally and making a first contribution through code, tests, or documentation
- Asking useful questions and responding to feedback
- Navigating large codebases and documenting your progress
- Writing proposals with clear deliverables, milestones, and evidence of your work
Event Details
- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Time
- 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM PKT
- Location
- Online via Google Meet
- Organized by
- GDG on Campus COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus
- Format
- Online
- Registration
- Open to everyone
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