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** I am a third year undergraduate in the Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Kharagpur (India). My hobbies include playing chess, reading novels and coding. I am an introvert, and code to make my life easy (as a defining feature of my life is laziness :P ) | ** I am a third year undergraduate in the Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Kharagpur (India). My hobbies include playing chess, reading novels and coding. I am an introvert, and code to make my life easy (as a defining feature of my life is laziness :P ) | ||
* 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? | ||
** 1. Interest in the topic: I am really interested in the topic I am pitching for. It is a subject where I was exposed to the theory in a class I took, but not enough in the practical part, something I hope of gaining in this experience. | ** 1. Its fame: Like most people, I am attracted to the glory of participating in the Google Summer of Code. What this means is that I have a substantial reason (in my mind) for "staying the course" as they say, and not abandoning ship when (if) the project gets uninteresting. | ||
** | ** 2. Interest in the topic: I am really interested in the topic I am pitching for. It is a subject where I was exposed to the theory in a class I took, but not enough in the practical part, something I hope of gaining in this experience. | ||
** 3. Knowledge : By coding under seasoned mentors, I hope to get a professional critique to my coding style and the knowledge in my domain, which will help me grow. | |||
* Why are you choosing Octave? | * Why are you choosing Octave? | ||
** 1. I have used octave, and find it pretty useful, but still rough and wanting when compared to Matlab. I consider this my contribution for creating a viable open source alternative to such a powerful and versatile tool. | ** 1. I have used octave, and find it pretty useful, but still rough and wanting when compared to Matlab. I consider this my contribution for creating a viable open source alternative to such a powerful and versatile tool. | ||
** 2. It is a brilliant project which is neither too mature (like Python or C++) nor too unidirectional (like Sage Mathematics). It appeals to me in a way not many other | ** 2. It is a brilliant project which is neither too mature (like Python or C++) nor too unidirectional (like Sage Mathematics). It appeals to me in a way not many other applicants to the GSoC do. | ||
== C: Contact == | == C: Contact == | ||
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** OpenGL and Qt: Unfortunately, I have no programming background in these languages. | ** OpenGL and Qt: Unfortunately, I have no programming background in these languages. | ||
* Please describe your experience with other programming languages. | * Please describe your experience with other programming languages. | ||
** Python: | ** Python: For small scale projects, python is my favorite prototyping language. For projects where a small speedup is not essential (mainly personal projects), I have used Python as my preferred language. I have created small project based on detecting the language using trigrams, which is available on GitHub. I have also created a project to download anime from online sites like Gogoanime, which unfortunately was rendered useless by the anti DDOS protections. | ||
** Bash Scripting: As I am an Ubuntu user, Bash scripting is an invaluable tool for making my life easier. From renaming files to executing complicated commands repeatedly to the trusty /configure /make /make install, bash scripting lets me automate many tedious jobs. | ** Bash Scripting: As I am an Ubuntu user, Bash scripting is an invaluable tool for making my life easier. From renaming files to executing complicated commands repeatedly to the trusty /configure /make /make install, bash scripting lets me automate many tedious jobs. | ||
** ASP.NET programming: I have worked on creating forms on the web as part of data collection in a Data Analytics internship in Deloitte. | ** ASP.NET programming: I have worked on creating forms on the web as part of data collection in a Data Analytics internship in Deloitte. | ||
* Please describe your experience with being in a development team. | * Please describe your experience with being in a development team. | ||
** While I have no experience in open source or free projects, I have been a part of a local startup (AliveHome), as an IoT firmware developer for 2 months. I also have a similar 2 month internship with Deloitte Mumbai, where I worked as a data analyst. Finally, I have a couple of projects which I have created as a part of a group project, spanning a semester (4 months). | ** While I have no experience in open source or free projects, I have been a part of a local startup (AliveHome), as an IoT firmware developer for 2 months. I also have a similar 2 month internship with Deloitte Mumbai, where I worked as a data analyst. Finally, I have a couple of projects which I have created as a part of a group project, spanning a semester (4 months). | ||
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* Please estimate an average time per day you will be able to access | * Please estimate an average time per day you will be able to access | ||
** an internet connection | ** an internet connection | ||
** Full access | |||
** a computer | ** a computer | ||
** Full access | |||
** a computer with your progressing work on | ** a computer with your progressing work on | ||
** Full access | |||
* Please describe the degree to which you can install new software on computers you have access to. | * Please describe the degree to which you can install new software on computers you have access to. | ||
** Full access | ** Full access | ||
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*** I like to think about the code intensively before starting. However, an overview is acceptable as far as discussion is concerned. | *** I like to think about the code intensively before starting. However, an overview is acceptable as far as discussion is concerned. | ||
** 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? | ||
*** I have rarely coded on projects where the only options are accepted code or "thrown out" code. Usually, I prefer | *** I have rarely coded on projects where the only options are accepted code or "thrown out" code. Usually, I prefer cucles of coding and feedback, as the code starts resembling what the original proponent has in mind. If that is impossible, it depends on the length of the code. If it is a comprehensive project, or one where the execution time is measurable in days, I prefer a proof of concept. Else, I prefer to start working right away. | ||
== Y: Your task == | == Y: Your task == | ||
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** July 28 to August 20: Creating Example codes, help files and other documentation as necessary. | ** July 28 to August 20: Creating Example codes, help files and other documentation as necessary. | ||
[[Category: Summer of Code]] | [[Category: Summer of Code]] | ||