Exploring Wikimedia's Tech Universe: Navigating Projects, Ecosystem, and Exciting Opportunities[edit]

Abstract/description[edit]

As per the study in 2018, It was found that about 60% of technical contributions of the Wikimedia Foundation are from volunteers. In this talk, we will discuss Wikimedia’s Ecosystem, Technical areas, projects for new developers and efforts to onboard new developers. The goal is to create awareness of various opportunities including Google Summer of Code and Outreachy programs with the Wikimedia Foundation and engage participants, especially new developers from the ESEAP region with the technical spaces of the Wikimedia Foundation.

Relationship to ESEAP or to the theme[edit]

This talk aligns with the 2024 conference theme, "Collaboration beyond the horizon," by focusing on Wikimedia's technical ecosystem and projects. It emphasizes the significance of volunteer contributions, especially from the ESEAP region, and aims to engage new developers. The goal is to create awareness about opportunities like Google Summer of Code and Outreachy, aligning with the theme of extending collaboration beyond traditional boundaries.

Username/s[edit]

Speaker 1: Gopa Vasanth

Session type[edit]

Lightning talk

Duration[edit]

15 minutes

Session outcomes[edit]

Participants will be able to learn the following:

Wikimedia ecosystem
Technical areas and projects for new developers
Efforts to onboard new developers
Opportunities such as Google Summer of Code and Outreachy