# Welcome the Google Summer of Code contributors!

DevFeed: [Welcome the Google Summer of Code contributors!](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/welcome-the-google-summer-of-code-contributors-24705.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://blog.gradle.org/welcome-gsoc-contributors>)

Author: Oleg Nenashev

Published: 2024-06-05T04:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [The Gradle Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/the-gradle-blog.md>)

Topics: [Gradle](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/gradle.md>), [Android](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/android.md>), [Android Studio](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/android-studio.md>), [ide](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ide.md>), [Developer experience](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/developer-experience.md>), [Programming](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/programming.md>), [Open Source](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/open-source.md>), [Kotlin](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/kotlin.md>), [Visual Studio Code](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/visual-studio-code.md>), [Microsoft](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/microsoft.md>), [Google](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/google.md>)

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## AI overview

Gradle introduces three Google Summer of Code projects focused on Gradle Build Server enhancements, Android project support, Buildship developer experience and language support, and declarative syntax for the Checkstyle Plugin. The projects involve collaboration with the Kotlin Foundation, Eclipse Foundation, and Microsoft's Visual Studio Code Java team.

## Source excerpt

Introduction Google Summer of Code (GSoC) projects have been announced! GSoC is a global, online program that brings new contributors into open-source software development. Contributors work with an open-source organization on a 12-plus-week programming project under the guidance of mentors. Gradle has participated in GSoC since 2023, when we had one project that brought experimental Kotlin DSL support to Eclipse Buildship - a set of Eclipse Plug-ins that provide a deep integration of Gradle into the Eclipse IDE. This year, we're doing three projects under the umbrella of the Kotlin Foundation and the Eclipse Foundation. The Visual Studio Code Java team at Microsoft is also participating as a mentor. A warm welcome to Tanish Ranjan, Sidhaarth Saraswathi Ramalingam, and Hongjie (Jay) Wei, who will work on Gradle Build Server enhancements, support for Android projects, and the Gradle Checkstyle Plugin this summer! Selected projects We have 3 projects this year: Gradle Build Server - Support for Android projects by Tanish Ranjan Gradle Build Server - Developer Experience and Language Support in Buildship by Sidhaarth Saraswathi Ramalingam Declarative Syntax and Enhancements for the Checkstyle Plugin by Hongjie (Jay) Wei Gradle Build Server - Support for Android projects Given the huge popularity of native Android development, the need for efficient build automation tools like the Gradle Build Server becomes increasingly important. However, current limitations in identifying and managing common Gradle functionalities used in Android projects within the server can hinder developer workflows. This project by Tanish Ranjan aims to enhance the Build Server for Gradle from Microsoft by integrating powerful Android Studio features. Bridging the gap between Android Studio and the Build Server for Gradle will significantly improve the development experience for many Android developers using IDEs based on the Build Server Protocol (BSP), for example Visual Studio Code. More Info