Re: Summer of Code 2008 - A few Questions

2008-03-19 Thread Chris Saunders
Thanks a lot for the response.  I'll give all of that a try and see how 
far I can get.


Kathey Marsden wrote:

Christopher Saunders wrote:
 I am interested in getting involved with the summer of code 
but would like to ask a few questions.
I am going to be going to classes this summer semester but would 
still like to contribute to the derby project.
I think typically students are working full time on Google Soc, but I 
guess it is really up to you and how much you can handle.  It  is hard 
for me to say without knowing your work.  Are you a graduate student 
or undergrad?  Perhaps some of our past students can comment on 
whether they think it is feasible to take classes at the same time. If 
you don't want the pressure of a formal project and setting goals etc, 
you can still contribute and just not participate in the program. To 
get a feel for how you'll do,  set up your build and test environment 
and see how long it takes to get the tests running cleanly, then maybe 
get started on converting  a JUnit test or pickup a Newcomer issue.  
If you can achieve these goals by March 31, (the application 
deadline), I think you should be fine. See:


http://wiki.apache.org/db-derby/DerbyDev

for tips on getting started.

Kathey






GSoC - Student Application

2008-03-24 Thread Chris Saunders

Hello All,
   I'd like to further talk to one of the developers about 
an application for the derby project as a student for the summer of 
code.  I have looked at the ideas that have been proposed as well as 
have gotten the environment up and working on my machine.  Could I 
perhaps talk on the IRC at 10pm Eastern time tonight about what I could 
perhaps work on over the summer as well as who to submit my application to.

Thank you,
Chris Saunders