FAQ.md

FAQ for potential GSoC contributors

1. Should I reach out to mentors before the official mentoring period begins?

We receive a high volume of questions, and unfortunately, we are unable to provide one-on-one mentoring before the official GSoC mentoring period starts. However, we encourage you to explore our existing ideas and resources to get started independently.

2. Where should I look for existing project ideas and resources?

All potential project ideas are listed in our GSoC Ideas repository. Additionally, you can explore past contributions, discussions, and documentation to understand our work better.

3. What if I have a question that is not answered in the available resources?

If you cannot find the information you need after exploring our resources, you may open an issue in the GSoC Ideas repository. Please make sure to describe your question clearly and include what you have already researched.

4. I have a project idea that is not listed. Can I still apply?

Yes! We welcome bespoke ideas as long as they align with our project’s goals. If you have an idea, we strongly recommend reaching out early so that we can review a draft of your proposal before you submit your final application. This ensures that your idea is feasible and aligns with our needs.

5. What is the best way to contact the team?

If you need to get in touch, please reach out to the org admins.

6. What is the project selection criteria?

The quality of the proposal. If you have done any relevant work please link it, the more we know about how you work the better. If your proposal looks AI generated we won't even finish reading it. Contributing to Jitsi projects is not a requirement and need not have an impact on the project selection.