Hi Everyone,
I'd like to start some discussion around whether uPortal (and CAS, and
portlets) should apply to be a Google Summer of Code project. Deadline
for submissions is Wed (3/12). Other organizations that have
participated are listed at: http://code.google.com/soc/2007/ the list
includes: Moodle, Joomla, Portland State, OSU OSL, and others.
Some points that came out when floating the idea off-list were:
* what would the students do?
I would propose we put up a wiki page where we start to accumulate
"summer-sized" tasks (somewhat larger than the bite-sized, but ideally
nicely contained). Stuff that institutions or contributors would like
to do, but don't have time, but would be available for mentoring,
assistance w/requirements gathering, and review.
* what happens to the code after it's done (e.g. maintenance)?
I would propose that any SoC projects follow our existing practices in
terms of either falling into the sandbox (perhaps for new portlets or
integrations) or in developmental branches for other work. I'd also
propose that in order for an idea to be officially proposed, the
mentor must be willing to be actively involved in development, and
take on support and maintenance after the summer project is completed.
I think the idea of being able to tie uPortal development more closely
to students gaining experience in their chosen field is particularly
exciting, and that the Google program in particular is high-profile
enough that it would be an added awareness boost too.
Thoughts?
Jason
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