Drupal is content management software. It's used to make many of the websites and applications you use every day. Drupal has great standard features, like easy content authoring, reliable performance, and excellent security. But what sets it apart is its flexibility; modularity is one of its core principles. Its tools help you build the versatile, structured content that dynamic web experiences need.
It's also a great choice for creating integrated digital frameworks. You can extend it with any one, or many, of thousands of add-ons. Modules expand Drupal's functionality. Themes let you customize your content's presentation. Distributions are packaged Drupal bundles you can use as starter-kits. Mix and match these components to enhance Drupal's core abilities. Or, integrate Drupal with external services and other applications in your infrastructure. No other content management software is this powerful and scalable.
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Drupal 8 is the biggest update in Drupal's history. Creating content is easier. Every built-in theme is responsively designed. It's available in 100 languages, and its integration tools make it a great hub for complex ecosystems. More than 4,500 people, companies, and organizations contributed their time, experience, and imagination.
- Twitter: Welcome, GSoC students! Please read Drupal's getting started guide for students @ https://www.drupal.org/node/2415225 completely which will provide you with all the necessary information before applying.
You should join Drupal's GSoC group @ https://groups.drupal.org/google-summer-code and add your name under the "Interested Students" section of our Task Organization Wiki @ https://groups.drupal.org/node/518074. Don't hesitate to get in touch with us if you have any questions. If you wish to chat with us in real-time, join our IRC channel #drupal-google @Freenode. Remember, "don't ask to ask".
All students are required to complete Drupal Ladder for GSoC students @ http://drupalladder.org/ladder/47217ef7-9bf5-4c7f-926f-aeee247aac78 which is a step-by-step guide designed to give students an introduction to Drupal.
All applications must follow Drupal's application template @ https://groups.drupal.org/node/411293. If you wish to look at some of the sample successful applications from the previous years, you can find them @ https://groups.drupal.org/node/459223. But remember that these are provided to be used merely as inspiration material, and not resources to copy from.