Scribe at Google Summer of Code 2023

Information and tasks related to Scribe's participation in Google Summer of Code 2023

Helpful links:

• Mediawiki information - GSOC
• Mediawiki information - GSOC 2023

Tasks to be done:

Before Program

• Communication with coordinators prior to application
• A project proposal needs to be written on Phabricator
  • See Phabricator T328342
• Define mentor team
  • @andrewtavis with support from @wkyoshida
• A space for communication needs to be set up
  • The community Scribe Matrix space has been made
• Check communications during the application period
  • https://wikimedia.zulipchat.com/
• From February 22nd: communication with potential candidates
  • Video calls
  • Emails
  • Answering questions they have
• March 20th - April 4th: review proposals on Phabricator and give feedback
• Candidate selection

During Program

• Set up project goals with mentee
  • MVP
  • Mid term goals
  • Late stage goals
• Set up work schedule with mentee
  • Put checkins on this page to be marked off and documented
  • Bi-weekly reports to tasks and Zulip
• Documentation of work to be done after the program
• Submit project evaluations to organization admins (November 13th, 2023)

After Program

• Share project results with mailing lists, social media, etc
• Share lessons learned and ideas for improving outreach program
  • A call for new mentors at the start would have helped
• Plan next steps for participation with mentee