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*** This is my first GSoC experience. | *** This is my first GSoC experience. | ||
* Why are you choosing Octave? | * Why are you choosing Octave? | ||
**I opted for Octave because it overlaps with my | **I opted for Octave because it overlaps with my interest areas. I have excellent Computer Science and Mathematical background which inclines me towards Octave. Also, I have worked on Octave for a while, it'd be a great opportunity to contribute and give it back to Open Source Community. | ||
== C: Contact == | == C: Contact == | ||
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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. | ||
** '''C++''': I have 2-3 years of experience with C++ and I'm well aware of the Object Oriented concepts of C++. | ** '''C++''': I have 2-3 years of experience with C++ and I'm well aware of the Object Oriented concepts of C++. | ||
** '''Octave or Matlab''': I started using Octave during my last summer research and then continued using it for | ** '''Octave or Matlab''': I started using Octave during my last summer research and then continued using it for Machine Learning course (Online course). I have been actively following the octave code base and thus I have a pretty decent grasp over m-scripts. | ||
** '''OpenGL and Qt''': I have no prior experience in both of them but I'm eager to learn about them if necessary. | ** '''OpenGL and Qt''': I have no prior experience in both of them but I'm eager to learn about them if necessary. | ||
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** C:I have over 4 years of experience in C which I picked during my school days and continued in college. | ** C:I have over 4 years of experience in C which I picked during my school days and continued in college. | ||
** Python: I'm well versed in Python. I have worked on a number of Python projects. | ** Python: I'm well versed in Python. I have worked on a number of Python projects. | ||
** Java: I can | ** Java: I can work with Java, which was a part of college curriculum. | ||
* Please describe your experience with being in a development team. ''Do you have experience working with open source or free projects?'' | * Please describe your experience with being in a development team. ''Do you have experience working with open source or free projects?'' | ||
** I have been a part of my Institute startup where I was a part of Frontend development team. I have no prior experience with Open Source or free project but I' | ** I have been a part of my Institute startup where I was a part of Frontend development team. I have no prior experience with Open Source or free project but I'm sure this would be a great start for me. | ||
* 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. | ||
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** Yes, I have heard of Octave before. | ** Yes, I have heard of 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? | ||
*** | *** Last summer during my research intern at Purdue University, Professor Ananth Gramma advised me to have a look on "Octave-Networks Toolbox". After that, I used it for my Machine learning course by Andrew NG. | ||
* What was the first question concerning Octave you could not find an answer to rather quickly? ''Of course, ore 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? ''Of course, ore 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, …'' | ||
** I | ** I couldn't find "Building guidelines" for Octave. It'd be great to put the contents of "HACKING" file to a webpage. | ||
== P: Prerequisites == | == P: Prerequisites == | ||
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* 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"). If possible, include two or three milestones you expect.'' | * 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"). If possible, include two or three milestones you expect.'' | ||
[[Category: Summer of Code]] | [[Category: Summer of Code]] | ||
** I would update the timeline after working out the finer details with mentors. | |||
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