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Google Summer of Code

omegaUp has been participating in Google Summer of Code (GSoC), providing opportunities for students worldwide to contribute to open-source education technology while gaining valuable experience in software development.

About GSoC at omegaUp

Google Summer of Code is a global program that brings student developers into open source software development. Since joining GSoC, omegaUp has mentored numerous students who have made significant contributions to our platform.

Why Work with omegaUp?

  • Impact: Your code helps millions of students learn programming
  • Learning: Work with experienced mentors on real-world problems
  • Community: Join a welcoming, international team
  • Technology: Modern stack (Vue.js, TypeScript, PHP, Go, Python)
  • Flexibility: Remote work with flexible hours

Program Years

Current program

  • GSoC 2026

    Application phases, contest qualifier, and project ideas (query optimization, monitoring, Vue 3, Bootstrap 5, Problem Creator integration, and more).

    View 2026

Previous years

Year Projects Highlights
2025 6 AI Teaching Assistant, editorial generation, course registration, and more
2024 2 Problem Creator migration to Vue.js, Public Courses on GitHub
2023 2 COPPA-compliant child accounts, Cypress test migration

Getting Involved

Step-by-Step Guide

flowchart LR
    A[Explore Ideas] --> B[Join Discord]
    B --> C[Set Up Environment]
    C --> D[Find First Issue]
    D --> E[Submit PR]
    E --> F[Write Proposal]
    F --> G[Apply to GSoC]

1. Explore Project Ideas

Review the current year's project ideas to find something that interests you. You're also welcome to propose your own ideas!

2. Join Our Community

Connect with us on Discord - our main communication channel. Don't hesitate to ask questions!

3. Set Up Your Environment

Follow the development setup guide to get omegaUp running locally.

4. Make Your First Contribution

Find an issue tagged "Good first issue" and submit a pull request. Getting a PR merged demonstrates your ability to work with our codebase.

5. Write Your Proposal

Use our proposal template to craft a detailed design document for your chosen project.

6. Apply to Google

Submit your final proposal through the official GSoC website.

Timeline (Typical)

Phase Period Activities
Organization Application Jan-Feb omegaUp applies to GSoC
Student Exploration Feb-Mar Students explore projects, join Discord
Contribution Period Mar-Apr Students contribute, get PRs merged
Proposal Submission Late Mar-Apr Students submit proposals
Review & Selection Apr-May Mentors review, interviews conducted
Community Bonding May Selected students meet mentors
Coding Period 1 Jun-Jul First half of coding
Midterm Evaluation Jul Progress check
Coding Period 2 Jul-Aug Second half of coding
Final Evaluation Aug-Sep Final submission and evaluation

Success Stories

Problem Creator (GSoC 2024)

Aritra Chakraborty migrated the Problem Creator to Vue.js + TypeScript, enabling visual problem creation directly on omegaUp.com.

Impact: Simplified problem creation workflow for thousands of problem setters.

Cypress Migration (GSoC 2023)

Migrated 100+ Selenium tests to Cypress, improving test reliability from ~80% to ~98%.

Impact: Faster CI/CD pipelines and more confident deployments.

FAQs

Do I need to speak Spanish?
No! We welcome contributors who speak any language. All technical discussions can be in English.
How many contributors do you accept?
Typically 2-3 per year, depending on Google's allocation.
Can I propose my own project?
Yes! We encourage original ideas. Discuss them with mentors on Discord first.
What if I'm not selected?
We welcome ongoing volunteers! Many non-GSoC contributors have become valued team members.