Task ideas for Google Code-in/Getting started

This page will describe some steps you can take to get involved with the Apertium project in the Google Code-in. First of all, thanks for reading! We're very enthusiastic about getting new contributors to Apertium and to helping spread our passion for language technology.

First steps

So, what are the first steps ?

• Talk to us This is the most important! Nothing in Apertium is too hard without the right amount of help. And we like helping, so just get in contact. The best way to contact us is on IRC, and the best way to use IRC is with a client like irssi, weechat or hexchat.. A good tip is to hang out on IRC, even if no-one is talking when you enter. People can be in different time zones, and channel activity peaks depending on the time.

• Install Apertium: Not all tasks require Apertium to be installed, but if you're planning to work with Apertium, it's a good idea to do this early.

• Find an interesting task:

Useful guidelines

Access

For some tasks, you may need access to Apertium resources, like the wiki or our subversion repository. Usually this is no problem—you just need ask a mentor or an org admin (ask on IRC above).

Tasks on github

For tasks relating to code on github (e.g., begiak, APy, and html-tools), you just need to clone the relevant repository, make your changes, and submit a pull request.

"Fix any bug" tasks

For tasks that point you at a repository and ask you to fix any bug, you should decide on a bug and tell your mentor which one you want to work on when you claim the task. You are also encouraged to come onto IRC (see above) and ask which bug might be a good one to work on given your background—i.e., discussing it with a mentor ahead of time.