Google Season of Docs

2021 Zephyr Project

Overview

This is our list of project ideas for the Google Season of Docs program in 2021.

Dear tech writers, if you want to apply for doing a Google Season of Docs project with us you can choose a project from our list below but you can also present your own idea by reaching out to our org admins. Please note that you have to choose "Zephyr Project" as your mentoring organization.

GSoD Rules: Google Season Of Docs Program Rules

Dates

• April 16, 2021 - Accepted Organizations announced by Google
• April 16, 2021 - Doc development can officially begin
• May 17, 2021 - Technical writer hiring deadline
• November 16-30, 2021 - Final project evaluation

Notes to take for tech writers

• Please read the rules, the timeline, and tech writer guide.
• On your application be sure to mention which of the listed Zephyr projects you are applying for. If you are suggesting your own idea be sure to clarify that.
• Follow the scheme of our tech writer application template.
• On the front page click the field to apply as a tech writer and then choose "Zephyr Project" as your mentoring organization from the long list. To find it, use the filter field under "Name" or use the drop-down menu at the bottom to display the full list (there are multiple organizations).

If you have questions

Do not hesitate to ask questions. Please use the github issues associated with each specific projects. For general questions about participating as GSoD tech writer in the projects, join the #GSoD channel on Zephyr Slack.

Zephyr Project Ideas

The Zephyr Project is committed to making our project documentation effective and approachable. There are areas though, where we know we can improve. These projects reflect some of the areas already identified, but there are likely others. If see opportunities for further improvements, we welcome your project suggestions as well.

• Implement User Experience Study Document Recommendations
• Modularize Zephyr Documentation
• Create a User Guide for Debugging Zephyr Applications

 

Organization Administrators

The participation of the Linux Foundation in the Google Season of Docs is organzed by Kate Stewart ( stewart at linux dot com) and Brett (bpreston at linuxfoundation dot com).