Lab Livre in GSOC 2026: Our experience can be seen here
Google Summer of Code is a worldwide online program aimed at attracting new contributors to open-source software development. Participants are matched with mentors from open-source organizations, gain insights into real-world development practices, learn from seasoned developers, and receive a small stipend.
Participating in GSoC allowed us to connect with students globally. This was more than just a technical exchange; it was also a social and cultural opportunity that broadened the professional horizons of both mentors and participants. We learned a great deal from this experience and look forward to participating again.
Lab Livre is a women-led FOSS lab based at the University of BrasÃlia. Our mission is to increase engagement among young South Americans and underrepresented groups in high-impact open source, overcoming barriers such as language and impostor syndrome. We have established several OSS local communities with AI-driven solutions for social good, including: Empurrando Juntas (a social participation app), GovHub (a federal data transparency platform), ThinkAds (fake news detection), and a Portuguese-trained chatbot architecture.
GovHub is an open-source software platform developed to transform raw data into strategic information, supporting public managers in making data-driven decisions.
The project adopts a technology stack based on open-source solutions, including Apache Airflow for data pipeline orchestration, DBT for information transformation and modeling, Apache Superset for visualization and exploration, PostgreSQL as a relational database, and Docker for containerization and deployment. The choice of these technologies allows for greater flexibility, scalability, and integration with different government systems.
Join the GovHub community on Telegram and connect with other developers, mentors, and organizers. Our Telegram server is a great place to ask questions, share ideas, and get support throughout about Decidim.
Join TelegramContribute to the project and make your mark on open-source development with LAPPIS. By making a Pull Request (PR) to one of our existing projects, you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills and demonstrate your understanding of the project.
Select an Idea and write a draft application that expands this ideas with your own proposals and showcases how you will execute and complete your project . This is your chance to demonstrate your understanding of the project, your skills, and your passion for open-source development. Our mentors will provide feedback and help you refine your proposal, increasing your chances of being selected for the program.
IdeasBy having a discussion with our mentors, you'll have the opportunity to ask questions, get feedback, and fine-tune your proposal. This will ensure that your proposal is well-aligned with the project goals and that you fully understand the expectations for the project. Our mentors will provide guidance and support to help you craft the best possible proposal, increasing your chances of being selected for the program.
By submitting your final application for GSoC, you'll be taking the last step in your journey to becoming a part of our community and contributing to projects that are shaping the future of technology. Make sure to submit your application before the deadline and include all the details correctly that are asked by Google. Wait for the selection process to take place and cross your fingers!
Here, Ludimila brings us an introductory video about Google Summer of Code (GSoC), where she explains how you can become a contributor to our projects and join our community!
