GirlScript Summer of Code 2026
Empowering Women to Code, Contribute, and Innovate
Empowering Women to Code, Contribute, and Innovate
GirlScript Summer of Code (GSSoC) is an initiative to empower women developers by providing mentorship, real-world open-source projects, and a platform to enhance coding skills while contributing to impactful software. Join us to learn, code, and make a difference in the tech community.
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Follow these simple steps to become a contributor in GSSoC
Fill out your application to join GSSoC and get access to projects and mentors.
Our experienced mentors will guide you through projects and help you grow your skills.
Start contributing to real-world open-source projects and build your portfolio.
Get recognition, certificates, and display your contributions to the tech community.
Empowering women in tech through mentorship, learning, and contribution
Work on live open-source projects to gain practical experience and skills.
Learn from experienced mentors who guide you through your coding journey.
Join a supportive global community of women developers and contributors.
Earn certificates, showcase your work, and get recognized for your contributions.
Choose your preferred domain and contribute to impactful projects
Frontend, Backend, Full Stack – build amazing websites and web apps.
Android, iOS, Flutter, React Native – create apps for millions of users.
CI/CD, Cloud, Automation – streamline software development and deployment.
Build smart systems, ML models, and AI-powered applications.
Wireframes, mockups, and user-friendly designs to enhance digital experiences.
Protect systems and data through ethical hacking and security best practices.
Explore exciting projects and start contributing to open-source
Build scalable web applications using modern technologies and frameworks.
ContributeDevelop intelligent systems and predictive models for real-world problems.
ContributeFollow the journey from application to contribution
Submit your applications to join GSSoC 2026 and start your coding journey!
Choose the project you want to contribute to and get assigned a mentor.
Work on your projects, submit contributions, and collaborate with mentors.
Mentors review submissions and provide feedback for final evaluation.
Recognize contributors and celebrate their achievements in GSSoC 2026!
Please review the eligibility criteria and rules before applying to SSOC.
Follow these expert tips to make the most out of your GSSoC journey.
Begin with small issues, understand the codebase, and contribute regularly instead of rushing.
Ask questions, discuss ideas, and keep mentors updated on your progress through proper channels.
Write clean commits, descriptive PRs, and respect project contribution guidelines.
Code reviews are learning opportunities — improve based on mentor feedback and suggestions.
Maintain proper documentation and comments so your contributions remain valuable and reusable.
Participate in discussions, help others, and build meaningful connections within the SSOC community.
Actionable guidance to help beginners confidently start and succeed in GSSOC.
Look for labels like good first issue or beginner to start with manageable tasks and build confidence.
Ask questions early, clarify doubts, and stay active in project discussions to avoid confusion and delays.
Clearly explain what you changed, why you changed it, and link the issue to improve review speed.
Regular small contributions are better than one large PR. Consistency improves rankings and learning.