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Also, subscribe to the [developer mailing + list](http://www.netsurf-browser.org/lists/netsurf-dev). +- Get up to speed with + [Git](http://wiki.netsurf-browser.org/Documentation/GettingCoding), + as we use this for source control, and get the NetSurf [source + code](http://www.netsurf-browser.org/documentation/develop#SourceControl). +- [Build + NetSurf](http://www.netsurf-browser.org/documentation/develop#Compiling) + and enjoy using it. (Ask if you need help.) +- Get familiarised with the source code – read the [source + code](http://source.netsurf-browser.org/). +- Consider submitting a patch to fix an issue on our [bug + tracker](http://bugs.netsurf-browser.org/) + +### When applying for a project + +- Tell us about yourself, your experience, and why you want to work + with us. +- Describe the project you want to do, and how you plan to go about + doing it. **Do not simply copy the project description from the + ideas page.** +- Create a set of project milestones (ranging from a couple to maximum + 10) with expected completion dates. This will be useful for you as + guidance and for us to set our expectations right. +- Describe how you will test your contributions. +- Include your IRC nick in your application if you've spoken with us + on `#netsurf`, so that we recognise you. **We strongly recommend + that you communicate with us before submitting an application.** +- We expect GSoC to be mostly equivalent to a full-time job. + Therefore, please tell us if you have any other demands on your + time. + +### During the project + +- Most of NetSurf team communication happens via \#netsurf IRC during + evenings and nights + ([CET](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_European_Time)). We + expect you to join in on a regular basis for help, discussions and + project updates. Note that you're not restricted to speaking to your + assigned mentor; the whole development team are willing to help + wherever they can. +- Keep NetSurf's [project + goals](http://www.netsurf-browser.org/about/#ProjectGoals) in mind, + especially the first point. + +There is some more information in the [GSoC +section](http://wiki.netsurf-browser.org/google-summer-of-code) of our +wiki. Note particularly the [student +guidelines](http://wiki.netsurf-browser.org/gsoc-student-guidelines). + +Please [get in touch](http://www.netsurf-browser.org/contact/) if our +project idea appeals to you or if you have your own idea for either +[NetSurf](http://www.netsurf-browser.org/) or one of NetSurf's +[sub-projects](http://www.netsurf-browser.org/projects/). Come and chat +to the developers in the NetSurf IRC channel or post to the developer +mailing list. + +Project: Update Core Web Technology Libraries +--------------------------------------------- + +This is a project to improve and add features to the [NetSurf +project](http://www.netsurf-browser.org/)'s core web-technology +libraries. These libraries are MIT licenced and are available to, and +used by, other projects. The libraries in question are: + +- [LibHubbub](http://www.netsurf-browser.org/projects/hubbub/) - HTML5 + Parsing library +- [LibCSS](http://www.netsurf-browser.org/projects/libcss/) - CSS + Parser and Selection Engine +- [LibDOM](http://www.netsurf-browser.org/projects/libdom/) - Document + Object Model library + +### Project Outline + +- Phase 1 (Easy) + 1. Implement reamining LibDOM html element specialisations. + **Existing code:** + [libdom/src/html](http://git.netsurf-browser.org/libdom.git/tree/src/html) + Some, like html\_button\_element.c have implementations, while + most like html\_anchor\_element.c do not. + **Specification:** [Level 2 Document Object Model + HTML](http://www.w3.org/TR/2003/REC-DOM-Level-2-HTML-20030109/idl-definitions.html) +- Phase 2 (One of the following) + 1. Bring Hubbub up to latest HTML5 spec. This involves comparing + the current implementation with the specification and updating + our implemenation where appropriate. + **Existing code:** + [libhubbub/src](http://git.netsurf-browser.org/libhubbub.git/tree/) + **Specification:** [HTML5 + Parsing](http://www.whatwg.org/specs/web-apps/current-work/multipage/parsing.html) + + 2. Add CSS3 properties to LibCSS. + **Existing code:** + [libcss/src](http://git.netsurf-browser.org/libcss.git/tree/src) + **Specification:** [CSS + Specs](http://www.w3.org/Style/CSS/specs.en.html) + +The decision on Phase 2 will be made by the student and mentors, +depending on the interests of the student, ability shown in Phase 1, and +time remaining. It is not anticipated that there will be time for a +student to do both items of Phase 2, however the work is there if a +gifted student makes good progress. + +**Skills required:** Experience of the C programming language +**Skills desirable:** HTML, DOM, CSS + |