* '''Name:''' <<BR>>
Nitish Kumar Dwivedi

 * '''Location:''' <<BR>>
Indore, India.[[https://www.google.co.in/maps/place/MySpace+Boy's+Hostel/@22.6706548,75.8786871,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x3962fcbc5dbc1699:0xe580310adc56baeb!8m2!3d22.6706499!4d75.8808812 | Google Maps]]

 * '''University:''' <<BR>>
Institute of Engineering and Technology, Devi Ahilya University [[http://www.ietdavv.edu.in/ | IET-DAVV]]<<BR>>
Computer Science and Engineering

 * '''Contact:'''<<BR>>
Email: nkd.2195@gmail.com (preferred)<<BR>>
Github: https://github.com/nitishkd/  <<BR>>
IRC nick: nitish_ on OFTC <<BR>>
Blog: http://blog.nitish.online/  <<BR>>

 * '''Mailing Lists:''' <<BR>>
[[https://lists.debian.org/debian-outreach/ | debian-outreach]] <<BR>>


 * '''Background :'''
I study Computer Engineering at IET-DAVV (India). I have some experience working on GUI based application using python and I’m motivated to learn and contribute to the free software community. I spent most of my time in competitive programming and Application Development<<BR>> 
My previous Open Source contributions are:<<BR>>
 1. https://phabricator.kde.org/D4131 <<BR>>
 2. https://github.com/jainaman224/Algo_Ds_Notes/commit/f1f6a427167cc5327a8cddfae744e443bfed5545 <<BR>>
And some other minor contributions. <<BR>>
Most of my code is contribution is in C++ and Python.

 * '''My Computer:''' <<BR>>
HP 15 d103-tx - 4th gen i5 processor, 4 GB RAM running on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. 
Airtel Broadband Internet Connection

 * '''Development Tools:'''<<BR>> 
To code in competitive programming, I use sublime text. To code bigger and complex project, I use Visual Studio Code IDE.

 * '''Build tools:'''<<BR>>
We will use version control (git) to manage project code. Since the project is new, the code will be pushed to platform suggested by the mentor.<<BR>>
Build tools will be used as guided by the mentor.

 * '''Bonding Period:''' <<BR>>
In this period, I will discuss more features with mentor and community that we can add to this project.<<BR>>
I will concentrate on learning Qt (pyQt). 

 * '''Project Title:''' <<BR>> 
Wizard/GUI helping students/interns apply and get started

 * '''Project Details:'''
I will make a good effort to implement most of the features and deploy this application by the end of this summer of code such that I will be used by the students in next GSoC and related programs. I have already coded one feature as part of project application task. In that implementation, I’ve made a class that handles the Subscription and UnSubscription of a user from the mailing list. Check the code [[https://github.com/nitishkd/get-started | here.]] <<BR>>
The next set of features I want to implement are :<<BR>>
1. Blog of a user using [[https://github.com/barryclark/jekyll-now | Jekyll]]<<BR>>
2. Joining IRC and XMPP channels<<BR>>
3. Installing Useful development tools on their computer<<BR>>
4. Creating SSH and PGP keys<<BR>>
5. Linking these keys with their Github account<<BR>>
I am also willing to work on any other feature suggested by my mentor.<<BR>>

 * '''Benefits to Debian and Community:''' <<BR>>
This project will help those who are new to the community, save their time and help Debian to find more future contributors easily.

 * '''Deliverables:''' <<BR>>
A working application/package that can be installed by synaptic/package manager and that can help the students to get started easily with their projects as quickly as possible.

 * '''Project Schedule:''' <<BR>>
I can begin to work from April. From this month to the second week of May, I would be able to work only 8-12 hours a week because of my classes and semester exams. <<BR>>
From then to July second week, I would be able to work approx. 50 hours per week. From then, it goes back to 8-12 hours per week.<<BR>>
__Week 1:__<<BR>>
 * Improve Subscription and Unsubscription from mailing list<<BR>>
 * Test thoroughly and fix possible bugs<<BR>>
 * Documentation and Weekly report <<BR>>

__Week 2:__<<BR>>
 * Write API that helps to create a blog for a user using Jekyll on github.io <<BR>>
 * Test the API and bug fixing<<BR>>
 * Documentation and Weekly report <<BR>>

__Week 3:__<<BR>>
 * Write API that helps to install basic packages and development tools on their computer<<BR>>
 * Test the API and bug fixing<<BR>>
 * Documentation and Weekly report <<BR>>

__Week 4:__<<BR>>
 * Write API that helps to join IRC channels.<<BR>>
 * Test the API and bug fixing<<BR>>
 * Documentation and Weekly report <<BR>>

__Week 5:__<<BR>>
 * Write API for creating SSH and PGP keys <<BR>>
 * Test the API and bug fixing. <<BR>>
 * Documentation and Weekly report <<BR>>

__Week 6:__<<BR>>
 * Write API for Linking these keys with users Github account.<<BR>>
 * Test the API and bug fixing. <<BR>>
 * Documentation and Weekly report <<BR>>

__Week 7:__<<BR>>
 * Check the integrity of the so far developed application. <<BR>>
 * Implement more features guided by mentor and community. <<BR>>
 * Documentation and Weekly report <<BR>>

__Week 8 and beyond:__<<BR>>
 * [[https://wiki.debian.org/DebConf|Debconf]] Conference <<BR>>
 * Possible bug fixing <<BR>>
 * Packaging the application <<BR>>
 * Continue Development <<BR>>
 * Documentation and Weekly report <<BR>>

 * '''Exams and other commitments:'''<<BR>>
My exams are from 2nd week of April to 1st week of May. 

 * '''Why Debian?''' <<BR>>
Debian is made from a lot of components and every bit of it is free. I think it’s fantastic and I will be very pleased to be part of this.

 * '''Are you applying for other projects in GSoC?'''<<BR>>
I am not applying for another project.

 * '''GSoC Application task:'''<<BR>>
https://github.com/nitishkd/get-started

 * '''Other Summer Plans?''' <<BR>>
No, just coding.