u/codingbouy

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Hi seniors,

I’m currently in 2nd year(CSE). My end sem exams are going on right now, and my 3rd semester will start from July.

I want to start preparing seriously for Google Summer of Code (GSoC), but I’m confused about the proper roadmap and how people actually get selected.

I wanted to ask seniors who cracked GSoC or contributed to open source:

How should a beginner start preparing for GSoC?

What skills are most important for selection?

Which tech stacks/projects are beginner friendly?

How much Git and GitHub knowledge is required?

When should I start contributing to open source projects?

How do I choose organizations for GSoC?

What type of projects or resume helped you?

How difficult is it for a 2nd year student to get selected?

What mistakes should beginners avoid?

I really want to use my upcoming semester properly and build a strong profile in open source and development.

Any roadmap, resources, or personal experiences would help a lot.

Thanks in advance!

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I’m currently in 2nd year B.Tech (CSE-related branch) and my end sem exams are going on right now. My 3rd semester will start from July.

I want to seriously prepare for winter internships and would like guidance from seniors who already got internships in 2nd year.

I wanted to ask:

What skills should I focus on from 3rd sem onwards?

How important is DSA for winter internships?

Should I focus more on development or competitive programming initially?

What kind of projects helped you get shortlisted?

When should I start applying for winter internships?

Which platforms are best for applying?

What mistakes should I avoid in 2nd year?

Is it possible to get a good internship in 2nd year from tier 2/3 college?

I know competition is increasing a lot, so I want to use my next semester properly instead of wasting time. Any roadmap, resources, or personal experiences would really help.

Thanks in advance!

Hi seniors,

I’m currently in 2nd year B.Tech (CSE) and my end sem exams are going on right now. My 3rd semester will start from July.

I want to seriously prepare for winter internships and would like guidance from seniors who already got internships in 2nd year.

I wanted to ask:

What skills should I focus on from 3rd sem onwards?

How important is DSA for winter internships?

Should I focus more on development or competitive programming initially?

What kind of projects helped you get shortlisted?

When should I start applying for winter internships?

Which platforms are best for applying?

What mistakes should I avoid in 2nd year?

Is it possible to get a good internship in 2nd year from tier 2/3 college?

I know competition is increasing a lot, so I want to use my next semester properly instead of wasting time. Any roadmap, resources, or personal experiences would

really help.

Thanks in advance!