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Season of KDE
Mentorship program by KDE community for code and non code projects similar in style to GSoC.
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Duration
About 3 months
Stipend
Unpaid
What this program is about
Season of KDE is a mentorship program offered by the KDE community. It is similar in style to Google Summer of Code but includes both code and non-code projects, such as design, documentation, websites, and translation.
Duration: About 3 months
Stipend: Unpaid; certificates and KDE swag only
Extra notes: Allows work on design, documentation, websites, translation, and more.
Is it for you
This program is a good match if:
- You are interested in the KDE ecosystem
- You are a student or non-student (everyone is welcome)
- You want to contribute to code or non-code areas like design or translation
Keep in mind:
- Allows work on design, documentation, websites, translation, and more.
When it happens
Most editions run roughly from January to April.
How to prepare
To prepare for Season of KDE:
- Explore the KDE community and its projects.
- Join the KDE mailing lists and chat channels.
- Identify a project idea or pick one from the suggestions.
- Find a mentor who is willing to guide you.
Application process
The application process involves:
- Proposing a project idea or picking one
- Getting a mentor to sign on
- Accepted mentees working with the mentor
- Receiving a certificate after successful completion
Check the official website for the latest timeline.