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GSOC/Contributor Guide.md

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+# Chimoney Contributor Guide
+
+Welcome to Chimoney's Google Summer of Code (GSoC) contributor guide! We are excited to mentor and collaborate with open-source contributors who are passionate about fintech, APIs, and developer experience. This guide will help you write a strong proposal for your GSoC project with Chimoney.
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+## What We Look for in a Proposal
+
+A strong GSoC proposal should demonstrate:
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+- **Understanding of the Project** – Clearly explain what the project is about and why it is important.
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+- **Clarity & Structure** – A well-organized proposal with clear goals, milestones, and deliverables.
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+- **Feasibility** – A realistic timeline with achievable milestones.
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+- **Technical Approach** – A well-thought-out plan for implementation, including relevant tools and technologies.
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+- **Engagement & Communication** – Show how you plan to communicate progress and seek feedback.
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+- **Passion & Initiative** – Demonstrate your motivation and why you’re a great fit for the project.
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+## Proposal Template
+
+#### Personal Information
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+- Full Name:
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+- GitHub Profile Link:
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+- Email Address:
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+- Time Zone & Availability:
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+- Programming Experience: (Languages, frameworks, tools, relevant experience)
+
+#### Project Title
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+A clear and concise title that reflects the project idea.
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+#### Synopsis
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+A short summary (2-3 sentences) describing the project and its goals.
+
+#### Benefits to the Community
+
+Explain how your project will benefit Chimoney’s open-source ecosystem and fintech users.
+
+#### Deliverables
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+A list of what you plan to achieve during the program. Be specific!
+
+#### Technical Details & Approach
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+- Mention any programming languages, frameworks, or databases you plan to use.
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+- Outline how you plan to build the project step by step.
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+- Identify any risks and how you plan to mitigate them.
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+#### Timeline & Milestones
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+Break down your project into weekly milestones, keeping in mind the official GSoC timeline.
+| Week    | Milestone |
+| --------| ------- |
+| Community Bonding | Understanding the codebase, engaging with mentors    |
+| Week 1-2| Initial setup, research, and design     |
+| Week 3-6   | Core development phase    |
+| Week 7-9   | Testing and improvements    |
+| Week 10-12   | Final touches, documentation, and submission    |
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+
+
+#### Communication Plan
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+How do you plan to keep your mentors and the Chimoney community updated on your progress? Examples:
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+- Weekly progress reports on GitHub Issues/Discussions
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+- Regular check-ins with mentors on Slack or Discord
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+- Public blog updates
+
+#### Why Me?
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+Tell us why you are the best candidate for this project! Highlight your:
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+- Relevant experience
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+- Passion for fintech/open source
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+- Previous contributions to Chimoney or similar projects
+
+## How to Reach Us
+
+For any questions, guidance, or feedback, you can reach out to us via:
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+- [Discord Community](https://discord.gg/99CF9k3R)
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+- Email: community@chimoney.io
+

gsoc-ideas.md → GSOC/Project Ideas.md

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-# Google Summer of Code (GSoC) 2025 - Chimoney Open Source Projects
+# Google Summer of Code 2025 - Chimoney Open Source Projects
 
-Welcome to Chimoney's **Google Summer of Code (GSoC) 2025** Ideas List! 🚀 
+Welcome to Chimoney's **Google Summer of Code (GSoC) 2025** Ideas List! 
 
 Chimoney is committed to enabling seamless global payments through open-source technologies. Below are project ideas for potential GSoC contributors to work on. 
 If you're interested, be sure to check out the requirements and get in touch!
 
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-## 🌟 How to Participate
+## How to Participate
 
-1. **Explore the Project Ideas** below and find one that excites you.
+1. **Explore the project Ideas** below and find one that excites you.
 2. **Check the required skills** and resources to see if it's a good fit.
-3. **Join our Community** [Discord](https://discord.gg/TsyKnzT4qV) to discuss ideas and ask questions.
-4. **Submit a Proposal** following the GSoC guidelines.
+3. **Join our community** on [discord](https://discord.gg/TsyKnzT4qV) to discuss ideas and ask questions.
+4. **Submit a proposal** following the GSoC guidelines.
 
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 ## 📌 Project Ideas
 
-### 1️⃣ ** **
+### ** **
 **Description:** [ ]
 - **Expected Outcome:** [ ]
 - **Skills Required:** [ ]
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-### 2️⃣ ** **
+### ** **
 **Description:** [ ]
 - **Expected Outcome:** [ ]
 - **Skills Required:** [ ]
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-## 🔗 Resources
-- [Chimoney API Documentation](https://chimoney.readme.io/reference/getting-started-with-your-api)
+## Resources
 - [Chimoney GitHub Repos](https://github.com/Chimoney)
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+- [Chimoney API Documentation](https://chimoney.readme.io/reference/getting-started-with-your-api)
 - [Google Summer of Code Guidelines](https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/)
 
-## 💬 Contact Us
+## Contact Us
 Have questions? Join our **Discord Community** or create an issue in the **GitHub Repository** to start a discussion.
 
-📩 **Email:** community@chimoney.io
-🌍 **Website:** [chimoney.io](https://chimoney.io)
+**Email:** community@chimoney.io
 
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+**Website:** [chimoney.io](https://chimoney.io)
 
-🎉 We look forward to seeing your contributions! 
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