Google's Summer of Code

[Randy]

http://code.google.com/summerofcode.html

Yup

[Joe Ross]

So, you get paid to write free code?

[Mike]

I'm going to work on this, need some ideas though =/

I'd like to do something FIRST related, but not sure what. Any ideas?

EDIT: Keep in mind it has to be done by the end of the summer.
EDIT 2: Just had an idea, we should contact FIRST and see if we can have them as a sponsor for this...

[Randy]

Originally Posted by Joe Ross

So, you get paid to write free code?

Yeah, It's a great opportunity for students

[MrToast]

Originally Posted by Joe Ross

So, you get paid to write free code?

Sort of.

You fill out an application, and if your application gets accepted, then you might get paid to write free code. I think you're guaranteed 500, and then you get the other $4,000 only if you actually finish the project.

The sponsor automatically gets $500.

Plus, everyone gets a tshirt!

Too bad the PHP people aren't listed....

Dave

[jgannon]

I'm applying to code for the Mono project.

[Tom Bottiglieri]

I'm applying to code for the GNOME project

[Mike]

Arrggg =(
http://groups-beta.google.com/group/...8b5d7593805535

Unfortunately, we are unable to take anyone under 18 for a number of
reasons (all legal).

Well that kinda sucks...

[jgannon]

Originally Posted by MikeWasHere05

Arrggg =(

Aw, that's too bad. If your open-source coding is anything like your robot autonomous code, that probably would have been an easy $4500 for you. Maybe in a couple of years.

[Mike]

Originally Posted by jgannon

Aw, that's too bad. If your open-source coding is anything like your robot autonomous code, that probably would have been an easy $4500 for you. Maybe in a couple of years.

Heh, thanks. To tell you the truth, after I really thought about it I got kinda intimidated. I'd be competing with some of the worlds top student programmers for only 200 spots, and seeing as I just started learning C about 6 months ago (only reason I picked up so fast is because I know advanced PHP. Your autonomous is pretty cool too, btw It's a lot smoother than ours, ours is real jerky =/

[Randy]

Originally Posted by MikeWasHere05

Heh, thanks. To tell you the truth, after I really thought about it I got kinda intimidated. I'd be competing with some of the worlds top student programmers for only 200 spots, and seeing as I just started learning C about 6 months ago (only reason I picked up so fast is because I know advanced PHP. Your autonomous is pretty cool too, btw It's a lot smoother than ours, ours is real jerky =/

PHP *drool*

[jgannon]

Originally Posted by MikeWasHere05

after I really thought about it I got kinda intimidated. I'd be competing with some of the worlds top student programmers for only 200 spots

See, that's the part I don't know about. I'm certainly not an expert programmer, since I just started with OOP two years ago, but I don't know how they can make a judgment off of what little information they asked for in the application. No question of age, or experience, or a portfolio of past projects. All they have to go off of is the project description, which I basically paraphrased from the Mono website and added some technical jargon. I don't know how they can differentiate between two applications for the same project.

Originally Posted by MikeWasHere05

Your autonomous is pretty cool too, btw It's a lot smoother than ours, ours is real jerky =/

I'd rather it had been done three months ago than to be smooth, and that's where your credit lies.

[scitobor 617]

Originally Posted by jgannon

See, that's the part I don't know about. I'm certainly not an expert programmer, since I just started with OOP two years ago, but I don't know how they can make a judgment off of what little information they asked for in the application. No question of age, or experience, or a portfolio of past projects. All they have to go off of is the project description, which I basically paraphrased from the Mono website and added some technical jargon. I don't know how they can differentiate between two applications for the same project.

I think what they are mainly looking for are projects that sound innovative rather than the capabalities of the programmer. For instance on the google group for it, it has been stated lots of times that the programming languge used or programming skill are not as important as innovative programs that can actually be completed.

[jgannon]

Originally Posted by scitobor 617

I think what they are mainly looking for are projects that sound innovative rather than the capabalities of the programmer. For instance on the google group for it, it has been stated lots of times that the programming languge used or programming skill are not as important as innovative programs that can actually be completed.

What I'm curious about is how they'll choose between two people who apply for the same project. I applied for one of the projects listed on the Mono website, and I'm sure I won't be the only one. I don't know how they'll decide which one of us to choose.

[activemx]

Im gonna give it a shot.