# GNU social — Summer of Code 2021 Ideas

## Summer of Code 2021

## About the programme

Check the programme page to learn more about the programme and on how to apply.

GNU social is a social communication software used in federated social networks. It is widely supported and has a large userbase.

If you would like to know how is it like to be a GSoC student at GNU social, read this blog post!

## Summer Stipend

Usually we participate in Google Summer of Code and are thus are able to give accepted students a stipend. It's not the case this year. Last year we've had a successful student supported by The Freaks Club, you can reach thndrbvr and try your luck, or look for another sponsor.

## Ideas

The community has not proposed ideas for 2021 yet. As the current development team is planning on major active development of v3 with NLnet sponsorship this year, as a student you can either try to join the development of v3 or contribute with plugins for v2, which is the latest release.