Winter of Code 5.0

Kickstart your open-source journey with the Inaugural Ceremony of Winter of Code 5.0, hosted by GDG on Campus IIIT Kalyani in collaboration with Google Developer Groups on Campus.

This session marks the official beginning of a 30-day open-source adventure where contributors, mentors, and organisations come together to innovate, learn, and collaborate. Join us as we unveil the participating projects, walk through the program structure, and share insights from mentors and industry experts.

Whether you're a first-time contributor or a returning open-source enthusiast, this ceremony will set the tone for an exciting month of coding, networking, and growth.

🔹 Discover the roadmap.
🔹 Meet the mentors & organizations.
🔹 Get inspired to start contributing!

Inaugral Ceremony

This is where it all begins! Participants explore projects from our partnered open-source organizations, interact with mentors, and draft their project proposals. It’s the perfect time to understand the project goals, discuss ideas, and craft a strong, well-structured proposal that highlights your approach and plan of action.

Proposal Writing Phase

Selected participants get officially onboarded! During this phase, students connect closely with their mentors and organisation communities. It’s all about setting up your development environment, understanding contribution guidelines, and building relationships that make collaboration smoother throughout the program.

Community Bonding Phase

Time to turn ideas into impact! Accepted contributors work on their proposed projects under the guidance of their mentors. Weekly sync-ups, progress updates, and regular code reviews help ensure steady development. The focus is on writing clean, maintainable code and achieving milestones on time.

Coding Phase

Mentors and evaluators review each project’s progress, code quality, and documentation. This phase determines the final standings — whether contributors met their milestones, followed best practices, and created meaningful impact within their chosen projects.

Mentor Evaluation

The grand finale of Winter of Code 5.0! We celebrate the achievements of our contributors, mentors, and organizations. Top performers and standout projects are recognized for their dedication and innovation. It’s not just the end — it’s the beginning of many new open-source journeys!