Re: [Tcl-gsoc] Introduction

[Donal K. F. <don...@ma...>]

On 25/03/2010 11:41, Toms wrote:
> My prior experience with Tcl includes a proeject where I used Tcl as a
> scripting language for automation of testing of protocol gateways
> using a software called 'Protocol Test Harness' (developed by
> Traingular MicroWorks). Hence I have quite an extensive knowledge of
> Tcl would really love to contribute to the further development of this
> scripting language.After a first look through the projects mentioned
> in the wiki I have found the 'Tcl FireFox Scripting and DOM access'
> and 'Garbage Collection for Tcl Values' project ideas quite useful and
> interesting to work for.
>
> I hope to be a part of your team this summer.

Hi.

My advice here is to focus on writing a really good application to be a
student in the GSoC programme. Going by previous years, it's a very
competitive process but it really helps to do good descriptions of what
you want to do, how you're going to do it (especially a project plan
with milestones) and how you're absolutely the best person for the job.
The better the application, the easier it is for us to get you accepted. :-)

I think the student application process hasn't opened yet, but it's
still a good time to be working out what you want to write. It's good to
be ready ahead of time!

Donal (likely mentor for the Garbage Collector project).