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== A: An introduction == | == A: An introduction == | ||
* Please describe yourself in three sentences, one of them regarding your current studies. | * Please describe yourself in three sentences, one of them regarding your current studies. | ||
It is currently my third year studying for an engineer's degree (DI) at Aalto university in Finland. | It is currently my third year studying for an engineer's degree (DI) at Aalto university in Finland. | ||
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* Why do you want to participate in the Google Summer of Code? What do you hope to gain by doing so? | * Why do you want to participate in the Google Summer of Code? What do you hope to gain by doing so? | ||
Two of my main goals right now are to work on my C++ skills and to gain more experience working on a large, mature project. | |||
Google Summer of Code allows me to do | Google Summer of Code allows me to do both of these things while helping to improve the state of free software. | ||
I really can't think of a downside to it! | I really can't think of a downside to it! | ||
I first heard of GSoC a few months ago, and I knew instantly that it was something I wanted to do. | I first heard of GSoC a few months ago, and I knew instantly that it was something I wanted to do. | ||
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* Please describe your experience with C++, Octave or Matlab m-scripts, OpenGL and Qt. | * Please describe your experience with C++, Octave or Matlab m-scripts, OpenGL and Qt. | ||
My most significant C++ experience is a four-person project for a university programming course in Fall 2013; the [https://github.com/quarian/revenge-moon-storm sources are available] on GitHub (my account is lippinj). | My most significant C++ experience is a four-person project for a university programming course in Fall 2013; the [https://github.com/quarian/revenge-moon-storm sources are available] on GitHub (my account is lippinj). | ||
It's a clone of and old Finnish game called minebombers. I have hosted the project doc [http://www.lippinj.com/revenge/document.xhtml here] for convenience, in case you want to take a look. | |||
As for .m scripts, I have taken a course on mathematical computer programs, about half of which was about Matlab. | As for .m scripts, I have taken a course on mathematical computer programs, about half of which was about Matlab. | ||
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For example, I use a simple script of my own to keep track of my timetable. | For example, I use a simple script of my own to keep track of my timetable. | ||
I also worked for one summer with ArcGIS, which involved python scripting. | I also worked for one summer with ArcGIS, which involved python scripting. | ||
I | I also know a bit of HTML, CSS and javascript. | ||
* Please describe your experience with being in a development team. | * Please describe your experience with being in a development team. | ||
The C++ course project I mentioned above was done in a group of four people. We | The C++ course project I mentioned above was done in a group of four people. We discussed our project on IRC Besides that, I have no experience with team development. | ||
* Please describe the biggest project you have written code for and what you learned by doing so. Also describe your role in that project over time. | * Please describe the biggest project you have written code for and what you learned by doing so. Also describe your role in that project over time. | ||
* Please state the commits and patches you already contributed to Octave. | * Please state the commits and patches you already contributed to Octave. | ||
I have submitted some code for [https://savannah.gnu.org/bugs/?41186 bug #41186]. | |||
== F: Feeling fine == | == F: Feeling fine == | ||
* Please describe (in short) your experience with the following tools: | * Please describe (in short) your experience with the following tools: | ||
** IRC and mailing lists | ** IRC and mailing lists | ||
I'm very comfortable using IRC. I | I'm very comfortable using IRC. I have not used mailing lists before. | ||
** Mercurial or other source code management systems | ** Mercurial or other source code management systems | ||
I' | I'm comfortable with svn. I also know a bit about git. | ||
** Mediawiki or other wiki software | ** Mediawiki or other wiki software | ||
I | I'm comfortable editing MediaWiki pages. | ||
** make, gcc, gdb or other development tools | ** make, gcc, gdb or other development tools | ||
I know how to use g++ and gdb. I can build a project with make, but I can't write Makefiles or autotools config files. | I know how to use g++ and gdb. I can build a project with make, but I can't write Makefiles or autotools config files. | ||
* What will make you actively stay in our community after this GSoC is over? | * What will make you actively stay in our community after this GSoC is over? | ||
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* Did you ever hear about Octave before? | * Did you ever hear about Octave before? | ||
** If so, when and where? How far have you been involved already? | ** If so, when and where? How far have you been involved already? | ||
** If not, where would you expect or advise us to do advertising? | |||
* What was the first question concerning Octave you could not find an answer to rather quickly? ''Of course more than one question can be stated. We try to improve based on this each year! Includes learning how to use it, code, website, GSoC application, …'' | |||
* What was the first question concerning Octave you could not find an answer to rather quickly? | |||
== P: Prerequisites == | == P: Prerequisites == | ||
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I have a desktop and a laptop computer, both running Arch Linux. | I have a desktop and a laptop computer, both running Arch Linux. | ||
I have access | I have access my university's Windows and Linux workstations (well, the OSX workstations too, although that is probably not that useful, since the last Apple computer I've ever used was a G3). | ||
The relevant campus building is open 24/7. | The relevant campus building is open 24/7. | ||
* Please estimate an average time per day you will be able to access: an internet connection; a computer; a computer with your progressing work on | * Please estimate an average time per day you will be able to ''(if separated)'' access: an internet connection; a computer; a computer with your progressing work on | ||
Unlimited. I will be developing on my personal desktop and laptop computers. I have reliable access to moderately fast internet where I live. | Unlimited. I will be developing on my personal desktop and laptop computers. I have reliable access to moderately fast internet where I live. | ||
* Please describe the degree up to which you can install new software on computers you have access to. | * Please describe the degree up to which you can install new software on computers you have access to. | ||
Unlimited on my personal computers; can't install on university computers | Unlimited on my personal computers; can't install on university computers. | ||
== S: Self-assessment == | == S: Self-assessment == | ||
* Please describe how useful criticism looks from your point of view as committing student. | * Please describe how useful criticism looks from your point of view as committing student. | ||
* How autonomous are you when developing? ''If you answer both subquestions with "Yes, definitely", we are a tad confused. ;-)'' | |||
* How autonomous are you when developing? | |||
** Do you like to discuss changes intensively and not start coding until you know what you want to do? | ** Do you like to discuss changes intensively and not start coding until you know what you want to do? | ||
** Do you like to code a proof of concept to 'see how it turns out', modifying that and taking the risk of having work thrown away if it doesn't match what the project or original proponent had in mind? | ** Do you like to code a proof of concept to 'see how it turns out', modifying that and taking the risk of having work thrown away if it doesn't match what the project or original proponent had in mind? | ||
== Y: Your task == | == Y: Your task == | ||
* Did you select a task from our list of proposals and ideas? | * Did you select a task from our list of proposals and ideas? | ||
** If yes, what task did you choose? Please describe what part of it you especially want to focus on if you can already provide this information. ''Please also wiki-link the page for your elaborated proposal here.'' | |||
** If you apply for a task you have added yourself instead, please describe this task, its scope and people you already talked to concerning it. What field of tasks did you miss on the list? | |||
* Please provide a rough estimated timeline for your work on the task. ''This should include the GSoC midterms and personal commitments like exams or vacation ("non-coding time"). Optionally include two or three milestones you expect.'' | |||
** If yes, what task did you choose? Please describe what part of it you especially want to focus on if you can already provide this information. | |||
[[Category: Summer of Code]] | [[Category: Summer of Code]] |