Google Code-in 2013 and Google Summer of Code 2014 are on

Google is dedicated to fostering the next generation of open-source software developers through its Google Summer of Code and Google Code-in initiatives. Since 2005, these programs have engaged over 10,000 students in collaboration with more than 440 open-source projects, producing substantial contributions to the software community. Google Summer of Code, aimed at university students, pairs participants with open-source organizations to work on projects during their academic breaks, with 2014 marking its 10th anniversary. Meanwhile, Google Code-in targets younger students aged 13-17, offering a seven-week contest that introduces them to various aspects of open-source development beyond coding, such as documentation, outreach, and user interface design. Both programs emphasize the importance and growing influence of open-source software globally, offering unique opportunities for students to gain real-world experience and potentially make significant impacts in the tech industry.