diff --git a/GITHUB_EXTERNSHIP.md b/GITHUB_EXTERNSHIP.md index f2336dc8f..305e0af1f 100644 --- a/GITHUB_EXTERNSHIP.md +++ b/GITHUB_EXTERNSHIP.md @@ -2,6 +2,17 @@ **We ❤️ open source** +We are super excited to be a ‘Partner Organization’ of GitHub Externship 2021 and look forward to supporting all interested students to participate and contribute to our [open source projects](https://github.com/hoppscotch). + +This document covers the process, expectations and guidelines for any interested student so that we can guide, mentor in the best possible manner and most importantly review your community engagement which is a critical factor along with your project idea to be selected from our organization. + +**This post will be updated from time to time. So please keep an eye on it.** + +Before, any of you jump in and start contributing, here are a few documents from the GitHub Externship Team which we advise every student to read through carefully and thoroughly: + +- [GitHub Externship: Website](https://github-externships.github.io/externship/index.html) +- [GitHub Externship: Program Structure](https://github-externships.github.io/externship/structure.html) + Our awesome community members frequently request for features on our [Discord server](https://discord.gg/GAMWxmR), [Telegram group](https://t.me/hoppscotch), [GitHub issues tab](https://github.com/hoppscotch/hoppscotch/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+sort%3Aupdated-desc) and we have a never ending list of awesome ideas. However, keeping in mind the 3 months time span, we have filtered through our stockpile and come up with the following ideas for [GitHub Externship](https://github-externships.github.io/externship/index.html) program. ## **Ideas** @@ -44,10 +55,42 @@ Please read [`CONTRIBUTING`](CONTRIBUTING.md) for details on our [`CODE OF CONDU [**`Repository →`**](https://github.com/hoppscotch/hoppscotch) -[**`Web app →`**](https://github.com/hoppscotch/hoppscotch) +[**`Web app →`**](https://hoppscotch.io) [**`Discord server →`**](https://discord.gg/GAMWxmR) [**`Telegram group →`**](https://t.me/hoppscotch) +## **Discussions channel** + +We use [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/hoppscotch/hoppscotch/discussions) as the primary channel for anything and everything related to GitHub Externship, ranging from + +- Queries on issues you’re working or thinking about to take up. +- Mentor advice on your project ideas [Google Drive document once there is enough clarity for easier collaboration and feedback – check project proposal ideas above] +- Helping out your friends to onboard and contribute +- Finally even selection updates etc. + +Before asking a question please check this [How do I ask a good question?](https://stackoverflow.com/help/how-to-ask) + +## **Need help?** + +Start a discussion [here](https://github.com/hoppscotch/hoppscotch/discussions) if you’re unable to get a response from the [Telegram](https://t.me/hoppscotch), [Discord](https://discord.gg/GAMWxmR) communities. + +Start a new idea under [discussions](https://github.com/hoppscotch/hoppscotch/discussions) only once you’ve finalized your project proposal. + +Send us an email at support@hoppscotch.io for any administrative or operational concerns regarding the program. + +## **Submit your proposal on time** + +You can find the complete GitHub Externship program timeline [here](https://github-externships.github.io/externship/structure.html). Students can begin registering and submitting project proposals to mentor organizations—including Hoppscotch—on April 22, 2021. + +All proposals must be submitted by May 21, 2021. + +We look forward to seeing your proposals for a happy summer of coding. + +## **Mentors** + +- [Liyas Thomas](https://github.com/liyasthomas) +- [Andrew Bastin](https://github.com/andrewbastin) + If you have any questions or queries please contact us via [Telegram](https://t.me/hoppscotch), [Discord](https://discord.gg/GAMWxmR) or send an email to us at support@hoppscotch.io.