[OpenAFS-devel] Information About GSOC : GNOME Shell Extension for OpenAFS

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 14:26:06 +0000

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Hi OpenAFS, I hope this message finds you well. My name is Aanchal Sharma, =
and I am a software engineer with extensive experience in C/C++ , JavaScrip=
t , and Python , along with a strong passion for open-source development. I=
=92m reaching out to express my keen interest in contributing to the GNOME =
Shell Extension for OpenAFS project during GSoC 2025.
Having worked at Amazon Web Services (AWS) , where I developed robust featu=
res for AWS Aurora using C++ , I honed my skills in building scalable and e=
fficient systems. Additionally, my proficiency in JavaScript and hands-on e=
xperience with frameworks like Node.js make me confident in developing a se=
amless graphical interface for managing the OpenAFS client within the GNOME=
 Shell environment.
Although I have prior exposure to Linux-based systems and tools, I want to =
deeply explore the current OpenAFS codebase to ensure I fully grasp its arc=
hitecture and workflows. I=92d appreciate guidance on:

  1.  Where to begin exploring the OpenAFS repository and understanding its=
 integration with GNOME Shell.
  2.  Who I can reach out to for clarifications or mentorship regarding thi=
s project.
  3.  Any existing issues or tasks I can start contributing to immediately.

This project excites me because it combines my expertise in JavaScript with=
 my eagerness to learn more about OpenAFS operations. I=92m confident that =
my technical background=97ranging from low-level programming in C/C++ to dy=
namic web scripting in JavaScript=97positions me to deliver a high-quality =
extension that enhances user experience for OpenAFS clients.
I=92m committed to delivering impactful results and ensuring the final prod=
uct aligns with the needs of both the community and end-users. Looking forw=
ard to your guidance and collaborating on this exciting initiative.
Best regards,
Aanchal Sharma

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Hi OpenAFS, I hope this message finds you well. My name is Aanchal Sharma, =
and I am a software engineer with extensive experience in
<span style=3D"font-weight: 500;">C/C++ </span>, <span style=3D"font-weight=
: 500;">JavaScript
</span>, and <span style=3D"font-weight: 500;">Python </span>, along with a=
 strong passion for open-source development. I=92m reaching out to express =
my keen interest in contributing to the
<span style=3D"font-weight: 500;">GNOME Shell Extension for OpenAFS </span>=
project during GSoC 2025.</div>
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Having worked at <span style=3D"font-weight: 500;">Amazon Web Services (AWS=
) </span>
, where I developed robust features for AWS Aurora using <span style=3D"fon=
t-weight: 500;">
C++ </span>, I honed my skills in building scalable and efficient systems. =
Additionally, my proficiency in
<span style=3D"font-weight: 500;">JavaScript </span>and hands-on experience=
 with frameworks like
<span style=3D"font-weight: 500;">Node.js </span>make me confident in devel=
oping a seamless graphical interface for managing the OpenAFS client within=
 the GNOME Shell environment.</div>
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Although I have prior exposure to Linux-based systems and tools, I want to =
deeply explore the current OpenAFS codebase to ensure I fully grasp its arc=
hitecture and workflows. I=92d appreciate guidance on:</div>
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This project excites me because it combines my expertise in JavaScript with=
 my eagerness to learn more about OpenAFS operations. I=92m confident that =
my technical background=97ranging from low-level programming in C/C++ to dy=
namic web scripting in JavaScript=97positions
 me to deliver a high-quality extension that enhances user experience for O=
penAFS clients.</div>
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I=92m committed to delivering impactful results and ensuring the final prod=
uct aligns with the needs of both the community and end-users. Looking forw=
ard to your guidance and collaborating on this exciting initiative.</div>
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Best regards,<br>
Aanchal Sharma</div>
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