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= Steps Toward a Successful Application = | = Steps Toward a Successful Application = | ||
# We want to get to know you. Communicate with us 😉💬 | |||
#* Join [https://octave.discourse.group/ '''Octave Discourse'''] or our [https://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=#octave '''IRC channel'''] | |||
* | #* We are interested in you as motivated developer 💻 There is no need to present an overwhelming CV with prestigious universities 🏰 and programming contest awards 🏆 in it. We are very fine if you just communicate using a nickname with us. | ||
#* If your first question is "Hi I'm new to Octave. What should I do?" '''you are out''' 🤦 | |||
#* '''Remember, we are mentors and not your boss 🙂''' | |||
* | # Tell us what you are going to do 📝💡 | ||
#* When you contact us for the first time, do not write just to say in what project you're interested in. Be specific about what you are going to do, post many links 🔗, show us you know what you are talking about 💡, and ask many [http://www.catb.org/esr/faqs/smart-questions.html smart questions] 🤓 | |||
# Get your hands dirty 👩🔬 | |||
* | #* We are curious about your programming skills ⌨️ | ||
#** Try to [https://savannah.gnu.org/bugs/?group=octave fix Octave bugs] or [https://savannah.gnu.org/patch/?group=octave submit patches] '''before''' the end of the application deadline. | |||
* | #** Take a look at the [[Short projects]] for simple bugs to start with. | ||
#* '''Use Octave!''' | |||
#** If you come across something that does not work the way you like ➡️ try to fix that 🔧 | |||
#** Or you come across a missing function ➡️ try to implement it. | |||
# Prepare your proposal with us 📔 | |||
#* By working with us to prepare your proposal, you'll be getting to know us and showing us how you approach problems. | |||
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== Complete Your Application == | == Complete Your Application == | ||
*: Fill out our '''''public''''' application template. | *: Fill out our '''''public''''' application template. |