Julia Programming Language Joins NumFOCUS for Google Summer of Code 2018
The Julia programming language project has announced its participation in the Google Summer of Code (GSoC) 2018 under the sponsorship of NumFOCUS. This marks a strategic shift from previous years, where Julia participated independently or held its own summer coding events. Since its public debut, the Julia project has been active in summer code initiatives since 2014, participating in GSoC in 2014, 2016, and 2017, while organizing its own event in 2015. By joining the NumFOCUS umbrella, the project aims to broaden its reach to potential student contributors and foster greater engagement within the open-source scientific computing community. For participants, the application process remains largely similar to past years, with students and mentors now registering through NumFOCUS rather than directly with Julia. The project encourages interested applicants to review available project ideas and application guidelines on the official Julia website. Additionally, prospective participants are directed to the NumFOCUS announcement for further details on the collaborative framework. Support and inquiries are facilitated through the Julia Discourse forum and the specific #jsoc channel on Slack, ensuring accessible communication for mentors and students alike during the upcoming summer coding season.
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Julia Programming Language Joins NumFOCUS for Google Summer of Code 2018
The Julia programming language project has announced its participation in the Google Summer of Code (GSoC) 2018 under the sponsorship of NumFOCUS. This marks a strategic shift from previous years, where Julia participated independently or held its own summer coding events. Since its public debut, the Julia project has been active in summer code initiatives since 2014, participating in GSoC in 2014, 2016, and 2017, while organizing its own event in 2015. By joining the NumFOCUS umbrella, the project aims to broaden its reach to potential student contributors and foster greater engagement within the open-source scientific computing community. For participants, the application process remains largely similar to past years, with students and mentors now registering through NumFOCUS rather than directly with Julia. The project encourages interested applicants to review available project ideas and application guidelines on the official Julia website. Additionally, prospective participants are directed to the NumFOCUS announcement for further details on the collaborative framework. Support and inquiries are facilitated through the Julia Discourse forum and the specific #jsoc channel on Slack, ensuring accessible communication for mentors and students alike during the upcoming summer coding season.
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