A new contributor, Akvs_2021, seeks guidance on starting their journey for Google Summer of Code (GSoC), mentioning their background in Python and Telegram bots but lack of project contribution experience. JammyDodger asks if they’re interested in Discourse development and shares a beginner’s guide. Lilly clarifies that Discourse is not a participating organization for GSoC 2023 and confirms the program is over, while Akvs_2021 confirms they are preparing for GSoC 2024. merefield suggests the Google Summer of Code discuss group as a potential resource for guidance.
I’m completely new to contributing in projects, never contributed even in one project
My About
I’m a first year student at IIT-M, pursuing BS. Data Science.
I’m quite familiar with python programming.
I’ve programmed some telegram bots.
never used anything else other than Google colab to code.
How do I start my journey for Gsoc ?
Please guide me.
What should I add to my skill set
Nd please recommend me some projects that I can contribute in or have to create from scratch.
Hello and welcome @Akvs_2021 
Is it Discourse development you’re interested in? If so there’s a great guide here on how to get started Learn how to start building stuff for Discourse if you're newbie (like myself)
If not, then I’ll just make sure you’re in the right forum. This place is specifically for discussion and support for Discourse:
Hi @Akvs_2021 
is this what you are referring to?
If so, I don’t believe Discourse is a participating organization. I also think 2023 program is finished.
Yes this is what I’m referring to, I’m preparing for 2024 gsoc. Any idea where can I get the right guidance?
perhaps?