GSoC proposal outline (template)
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Title: [Short project title]
Organization: [Exact GSoC org name]
Synopsis (2–3 sentences):
What problem you solve and for whom.
About me
- Relevant skills: [languages, frameworks]
- Prior contributions to this org: [links to merged PRs / issues]
- Availability: [hours/week, exams, timezone]
Project details
Problem
[What is broken or missing today? Link issues if they exist.]
Proposed solution
[Architecture or approach — bullets are fine.]
Milestones
| Week | Deliverable |
|---|---|
| 1–2 | [e.g. design doc, spike PR] |
| 3–6 | [core implementation] |
| 7–10 | [tests, docs, polish] |
| … | [flex buffer] |
Stretch goals
[Optional, clearly labeled.]
Why this org
[Show you read their roadmap / mailing list / chat culture.]
References
- [Issue links]
- [Design docs you read]
Official guide: Google Summer of Code resources