Contributer@DBpedia (GSoC’24)
I am thrilled to announce that I have been accepted as a contributor for Google Summer of Code 2024 with DBpedia! This marks a significant milestone in my journey as a developer, and I am eager to dive into this incredible opportunity to contribute to Open-Source.
My Project
This summer, I will be working on “Hindi DBpedia Chapter”. This project is particularly exciting because it involves creating a Hindi Chapter for the existing DBpedia. My work will help enhance DBpedia’s capabilities and contribute to the broader mission of making structured data more accessible and useful.
Process of Application
The application process for GSoC was both challenging and rewarding. I began by researching various organizations and projects that aligned with my skills and interests. DBpedia stood out due to its commitment to structuring Wikipedia content into a highly accessible knowledge base. After selecting DBpedia, I started working on my proposal, which involved outlining the goals, timeline, and technical approach for my project. I received valuable feedback from mentors and community members, which helped me refine my proposal before the final submission. The approval of my project was a thrilling moment, marking the beginning of this exciting journey.
Timeline
The project is structured into several phases over the summer:
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Community Bonding Period (May 1 - May 26): During this time, I will familiarize myself with the DBpedia community, clarified project goals, and set up the necessary development environment.
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Phase 1 (May 26 - July 12): Focused on setting up the basic infrastructure for the Hindi DBpedia Chapter, including initial data extraction and mapping processes and adding specific mappings for Hindi.
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Midterm Evaluation (July 12): Submission of the partial completed project to GSoC for mid-eval.
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Phase 2 (July 12 - August 19): Enhanced the Neural data extraction methods, worked on integrating Hindi content with DBpedia, and began testing the initial outputs.
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Phase 3 (August 19 - August 26): Finalized the integration, performed extensive testing, and prepared the final documentation and report.
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Final Submission (August 26): Submission of the completed project to GSoC for final evaluation.