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Note: This article is a WIP

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  •  Include section about tasks and example of tasks and how they should be designed
  •  Give proper timeline and estimated time for each task
  •  Note all tasks and decisions
  •  Note common student issues in the past
  •  Note common mentor/leadership issues
  •  Create student/mentor survey post-comp. option to gain feedback on experience with OpenMRS
  •  break down timeline into sections like 2 months before then during competition etc.

Purpose

This page aims to describe the process for administering the Google Code-in (GCI) program and serve as a repository for any information about running GCI.

Table of Contents

What is Google Code In (GCI)?

  • From the Google Code-in Website: [A] global, online contest introducing teenagers to the world of open source development. With a wide variety of bite-sized tasks, it’s easy for beginners to jump in and get started no matter what skills they have. Mentors from our participating organizations lend a helping hand as participants learn what it’s like to work on an open source project. Participants get to work on real software and win prizes from t-shirts to a trip to Google HQ!

What is the role of a GCI Admin?

Timeline

  •  Form administration group (minimum 2 active, dedicated community members)
  •  Create mentor application process and form mentor group (suggested 20 mentors) (see Mentor Selection)
  •  Create proper communication channels for administration and general body  (see Communication)
  •  Begin creation of beginner tasks with mentor group (minimum 25 needed for application)
  •  Apply for Google Code-in program
    •  Fill out organization application (see Organization Application)
    •  Fill out organization profile (see Organization Profile)
  •  Create tasks for varying skill levels (beginner, medium, advanced) (minimum 100) (see Task Creation)
  •  Notify Infrastructure Team regarding GCI signups and issues (minimum 2 weeks ahead and reminder 2 days before)


Mentor Selection


Communication


Task Creation


Organization Application


Organization Profile


Common Difficulties


FAQ

Resources