Welcome to RGSoC'20

[vinitshahdeo]

Hello,

Glad to share that this project is shortlisted for Rails Girls Summer Of Code 2020, a global fellowship program for women and non-binary coders. Students receive a three-month scholarship to work on existing Open Source projects and expand their skill set.

Feel free to ask your doubts here. Kindly note that the coding period starts from 1^st July. I recommend you to go through the open issues and have an idea prior to the program. There will be more first-timers issues opened by us soon.

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• Click here to learn more.
• RGSoC student applications have officially started on Monday, 02 March 2020. Apply here.
• Check out the project here.
• Click here to view the tweet. RTs are most welcome! ❤️

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Thank You!

Regards,
Vinit Shahdeo
Project Maintainer

[minolipvartak]

Hey @vinitshahdeo to apply for this program, we need to be in a team. Do you have any guidelines for us?

[vinitshahdeo]

@minolipvartak Thanks for showing your interest. Please find your teammate and apply here. Kindly note that your teammate should be living in the same region.

• Check Student Guide here.
• Learn more here.

[accakks]

Hi @vinitshahdeo RGSoC applicant here. We're the team Dee Dee & Dexter
I have working experience with both Python & JavaScript but my teammate @somu-10 works with Python.
You mentioned earlier that this project also has Django backend, Is it possible to apply at RGSoC for that as well?
(For RGSoC, we can discuss a roadmap where I can work on both frontend and backend issues, and my teammate can work on some frontend, majorly backend issues?)

Also, during RGSoC application process, what are your expectations from applicants? We'd love to contribute to some issues starting with smaller ones, or anything else you suggest which may not be code contribution.

[vinitshahdeo]

Hello @accakks,

Glad to hear from you.

It is absolutely not a requirement that applicants start contributing to projects beforehand. ​Solving first-timers-only or easy issues might give you a sense of the codebase, a feel for what the project is like. I recommend you to have a look into the existing codebase - README.md has every piece of relevant information. Kindly note that this project is in the initial phase of development.

Feel free to share your Roadmap @ vinitshahdeo[at]gmail[dot]com.

For the team selection, there are plenty of other factors including the mentor's preference - the selection committee makes the difficult decision on which teams are selected. I'm fine with working for the selected team on Django but the selection committee might prefer Node.js as it's mentioned on the website - not sure though. Learning the REST API design using Node.js is sufficient to proceed with the backend development for this project. And yes, coaches will be available throughout the program to help you.

Lemme know if you have any other questions - would love to answer :)

All the very best, Team Dee Dee & Dexter!

[megha070]

Hi @vinitshahdeo, This is Megha, RGSOC aspirant from Delhi. We are team void and me along with my teammate @kuja24 has experience in both Django and Node js. We found this project really interesting and would like to work upon the same, I wanted to inquire if we can solve issues with GSSOC tag. Or it would be great if you could please suggest us some issues to get started.

[vinitshahdeo]

Hello @megha070,

Thank you so much for showing your interest. The issues with GSSoC tag are opened for the GSSoC participants. As of now, I recommend you to go through the existing code. Soon I'll be opening a few issues dedicated to RGSoC aspirants.

Good luck, Team Void!

[diivi]

Hi, I wanted to know the general design theme that I have to keep in mind while designing mockups, are their any templates/themes/demos available?

[vinitshahdeo]

@divided7 Can you please discuss the same on #2?

Please check out the README.md for more information.

[discombobulateme]

Hi @vinitshahdeo :)
PoV Persistence of Vision team here \o/
We already started a conversation through e-mail and we are currently learning the existing codebase together with our coach :)
We are planning on working on the REST API using Node.js and Express in the next days (after we finish the application as itself demands a lot of work and attention), as you mentioned the importance to understand the project technologies.
We are a very complimentary team as V. is definitely a backend Django and I am more into hardware with a deep wish to learn React \o/
We do have a few questions to understand more about the project.

1. Could you please tell us a bit more about general project idea? How do you visualize the prototype working? Would that be apply in individual house water tanks? In communities? How would the system be controlled? Who would it inform? Have you already ran some tests? What could you tell us about?

2. What is your roadmap of features for the coming months?

We are very excited to learn more about it!

best regards,
P & V

[vinitshahdeo]

Hello @discombobulateme,

Thanks again for showing your interest. Here you go:

1. The main idea is to provide a web-based dashboard(later mobile app too) that has mechanisms to keep the relevant stakeholder (maybe government officials) alerted in case of liquid overflow or when tank depletes. This can be extended to house water tanks too as the idea is to provide an open-source system that can be configured easily to monitor the water level of tanks. Click here to view the basic layout. See this too.

2. Check UI Enhancements #2, Project Documentation #3, Setting up Cloud APIs to send/receive data #4, Admin Dashboard #5 and Notify stakeholders #6

Cheers :)

[vinitshahdeo]

Hello everyone,

I hope you are staying safe at your home and enjoying the contribution to your awesome open source projects.

👋 DO THE FIVE: Help stop coronavirus

1. HANDS: Wash them often
2. ELBOW: Cough into it
3. FACE: Don't touch it
4. SPACE: Keep safe distance
5. HOME: Stay if you can

COVID-19: Stay Home^{Stay Safe}

• Avoid Handshakes 🤝 ❌
• Do Namastey 🙏 ✔️

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^{PS: I know it's off-topic but Yes, COVID-19 everyone's talking about. Please stay safe at your home and enjoy contributing to your projects.}

[vinitshahdeo]

@goyalmuskan^{MUSKAN GOYAL} from India, Chandigarh Region is looking for a teammate to participate with her. She is interested in contributing to this project.

Can anyone help Muskan find a teammate for RGSoC?

[Nishtha3512]

@goyalmuskanMUSKAN GOYAL from India, Chandigarh Region is looking for a teammate to participate with her. She is interested in contributing to this project.

Can anyone help Muskan find a teammate for RGSoC?

@goyalmuskanMUSKAN GOYAL from India, Chandigarh Region is looking for a teammate to participate with her. She is interested in contributing to this project.

Can anyone help Muskan find a teammate for RGSoC?

Hey @goyalmuskan i am also looking for team mate to contribute to this project.Am from Punjab. linkedin.com/in/nishtha-arora-645047188 Ping me if interested.

[vinitshahdeo]

Hello Everyone,

This is a gentle reminder that the student application phase closes Monday night. Please apply if you haven't yet.

All the very best:)
Thanks.

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^{Check my latest midnight hack here. Created web app for the latest COVID-19 updates.}

[vinitshahdeo]

CHECK OUT THIS LINK FOR LIVE CORONA UPDATES

Hello everyone,

Thanks for the application.

It's not an exaggeration to say that we are at war against the #coronavirus; a war we must win. Together, we'll win this battle!

Happy Coding! ❤️

STAY HOME, STAY SAFE!

[discombobulateme]

Dear @vinitshahdeo ,

Keeping you updated to our progress, last week I was concentrated learning a little bit about Node.js and Express and this is the link for the App I created with a tutorial help: https://github.com/discombobulateme/BeTheHero/tree/master/backend

Is that what you meant by indicating us (V and I) that could be a useful knowledge?

What do you recommend to be our next steps to be more involved with the project?

Hoping you and your loved ones are all healthy and nice.

P & V

GitHub

discombobulateme/BeTheHero

Web and mobile application to connect NGO with contributors - discombobulateme/BeTheHero

[vinitshahdeo]

Hello teams,

Here's a small update:

29 teams (20 as 1^st choice + 9 as 2^nd choice) have submitted their application. I'm delighted to have such an overwhelming response!

Thank you so much for showing your interest.
Wishing you All the Best for RGSoC'20!

Check out the tweet here!

[vinitshahdeo]

Hello everyone, please do check out my open letter at #236.

[vinitshahdeo]

Hello everyone,

Do check out my latest COVID-19 😷Tracker | INDIA 🇮🇳

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[vinitshahdeo]

Hello everyone!

Here're the five takeaways from my last session on Event Loop in JavaScript!

[vinitshahdeo]

Hello everyone,

Hope you're having a good time at home. Recently, I took a webinar on Competitive Programming - I wish it was as easy as the 0s and 1s but its much more than the bits and bytes that make this world.

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See you on the leaderboard! ❤️

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Check this medium article if you're beginner into Competitive Programming.

[vinitshahdeo]

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Hello guys!

Hope you're safe and coding well.

I'll be taking a webinar for beginners, tomorrow at 12:00 PM IST. This webinar is organized by @stucred.

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Vinit Shahdeo on Twitter

“From where to begin? . From here to where? . From A to what? . Which programming language to start with as a beginner? . . . Lemme try to resolve all your doubts - join me tomorrow at 12 Noon.

PS - Thanks @stucred for inviting me as a speaker!

#Webinar #StuCred https://t.co/LBUrtAcBi8”

[vinitshahdeo]

Congratulations 🎉 @ramanaditya, @Kashish121, @rewa15, @sukritishah15 & @lakshyajit165 for shining at leaderboard.

Keep Coding:)

Checkout the leaderboard for the contest here: https://tinyurl.com/ydafrkoj

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“#ContestAlert - Here's the sneak peak of leaderboard!

Congratulations 🎉 to the top coders so far - @_adityaraman @Kashish_121 @RewaKawatra @LakshyajitL @sukritishah15

The @hackerrank contest is still on - https://t.co/LsGu21eycb

Thanks for your interest!
Keep Coding :)✌️ https://t.co/Evzg1jDAFy”

[vinitshahdeo]

Hello Everyone 👋

I'm too glad to share that I'll be sharing my Open Source journey. Do join me if you're available.

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“As my bio says 'Addicted to green dots 🟢 @github', I'll be talking about my addiction - https://t.co/Qo9OoW2Gh8

Join me tomorrow to learn more about #OpenSourceInitiatives:

1.@gsoc
2.@RailsGirlsSoC
3.@girlscriptsoc
4.@outreachy
5.@Hacktoberfest
6.@kossiitkgp
7.@osocode https://t.co/Zg9sAINkpB”

[vinitshahdeo]

Hello guys,

Thanks for your great response for RGSoC.
Here's another opportunity for you - Student Code-In.

✌️

[vinitshahdeo]

Hello 👋 ,

Thank you for being an incredible part of my open-source journey!

Out of all the projects I have done so far, Water Monitoring System has received maximum community engagements. I'm glad to share that it got featured on OpenSourceForU.com (magazine).

Find more info here!

🤗