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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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Region

global

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:

  1. Explore the KDE community and its projects.
  2. Join the KDE mailing lists and chat channels.
  3. Identify a project idea or pick one from the suggestions.
  4. 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.

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