Google Season of Docs (GSoD) 2024 - Organization Application

[Felipe Maia <felipegmaia@protonmail.com>]

On Monday, 18 March 2024 at 2:16 AM, Abhijith PA <abhijith@debian.org> wrote:
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> Hi Felipe.
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> On 18/03/24 01:59 AM, Felipe Maia wrote:
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> [..]
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> > Hi abhijith
> > 
> > You're right. There are differences between GSoC and GSoD. In GSoD, the program pays the project to hire a technical writer. It's up to the project to choose the writer and supervise the work. I think the program is aimed at technical writers with some experience but not businesses. I didn't go through the details of each program's guidelines and instructions, but it seems GSoD has a more simplified processes. The project has more autonomy.
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> When I said business, I meant companies doing technical writing work.
> And yes, GSoD allows project to hire technical writing companies.
> See
> https://developers.google.com/season-of-docs/docs/faq#can_a_technical_writing_company_or_consultancy_participate_in
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> --abhijith

abhijith

As I said, I didn't go through the details. I just wanted to know if Debian planned to apply. I don't see the point in discussing things like if businesses can or not be contracted if Debian is not applying.

Felipe