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Tadly: /* Other ideas */

2021-06-01T05:54:00Z

Other ideas

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	*Implementing a performance critical element of kodi in rust		*Implementing a performance critical element of kodi in rust
			*Add multiroom audio support where each kodi instance can act as client or server. Maybe snapcast could be used somehow.

	=== More ===		=== More ===

Yol at 17:18, 24 March 2021

2021-03-24T17:18:21Z

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	{{GSOC_nav}}		{{GSOC_nav}}
	{{mininav\| [[Google Summer of Code]] }}		{{mininav\| [[Google Summer of Code]] }}
	[[File:GSOC_2016_logo.png\|left\|150px]]Welcome to the Kodi [http://summerofcode.withgoogle.com Google Summer of Code] ideas page. ~~<!--~~We are pleased to announce that we have been accepted as an official ~~[http://www.google-melange.com/gsoc/org/google/gsoc2016/Kodi~~ GSoC mentor organization this year].~~-->~~		[[File:GSOC_2016_logo.png\|left\|150px]]Welcome to the Kodi [http://summerofcode.withgoogle.com Google Summer of Code] ideas page. We are pleased to announce that we have been accepted as an official GSoC mentor organization this year.

	'''This page is currently work in progress. Kodi has applied as mentoring organization for GSoC 2021. Accepted organizations will be announced on March 9.'''		<!--'''This page is currently work in progress. Kodi has applied as mentoring organization for GSoC 2021. Accepted organizations will be announced on March 9.'''-->

	We encourage interested students of all ethnicities and genders to review some of the ideas on this page, and then feel free to provide input on any ideas you may have in the '''[https://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=315 Kodi GSoC 2021 forum]''' and chat about any project you’d love to cover. To propose a project, see '''[[#Students project proposal ideas]]'''.		We encourage interested students of all ethnicities and genders to review some of the ideas on this page, and then feel free to provide input on any ideas you may have in the '''[https://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=315 Kodi GSoC 2021 forum]''' and chat about any project you’d love to cover. To propose a project, see '''[[#Students project proposal ideas]]'''.
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			From the 29th March to the 13th of April, any interested students may apply at the [https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/ GSoC home page] to work with Kodi. After that, Google will notify applicants whether we get to work with each other according to the [https://developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/timeline GSoC schedule].

	~~<!--~~ From the 29th March to the 13th of April, any interested students may apply at the [~~http~~://g.go/~~gsoc~~ GSoC home page] to work with Kodi. After that, Google will notify applicants whether we get to work with each other according to the [https://developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/timeline GSoC schedule]. ~~-->~~

	== About Us ==		== About Us ==

Gusandrianos: /* Team-Kodi proposal ideas up for discussion */

2021-02-19T11:58:24Z

Team-Kodi proposal ideas up for discussion

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	===Other ideas===		===Other ideas===
	These ideas still need expanding and/or assigned a potential mentor. If one of these ideas interests you, feel free to ask for more info in the GSoC 2020 forum area. We may be able to assign a mentor if enough interest is shown		These ideas still need expanding and/or assigned a potential mentor. If one of these ideas interests you, feel free to ask for more info in the GSoC 2020 forum area. We may be able to assign a mentor if enough interest is shown
	*Improvements to Retroplayer (retro gaming integrated in Kodi core~~) (possible mentors: gusandrianos~~)		*Improvements to Retroplayer (retro gaming integrated in Kodi core)
	*Visual Studio Code addon to validate/syntax highlight Kodi Addons		*Visual Studio Code addon to validate/syntax highlight Kodi Addons
	<!--*Using fruit or similar to use DI in Kodi and write tests-->		<!--*Using fruit or similar to use DI in Kodi and write tests-->

Gusandrianos: /* Achievements in RetroPlayer */

2021-02-19T11:55:19Z

Achievements in RetroPlayer

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	'''Skills preferred''': C++, python, possibly php		'''Skills preferred''': C++, python, possibly php

	'''Possible mentor''': gusandrianos, ~~NickSiak~~		'''Possible mentor''': gusandrianos, NikosSiak

	'''Difficulty''': medium		'''Difficulty''': medium
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	'''Notes''': Garbear has broken down the Retroplayer project into manageable pieces including input, core, game add-ons, peripheral add-ons, netplay, a game library implementation, and shaders to do things like emulate a CRT monitor. This is one example, but many pieces are currently being worked on or are near completion, and many more could use help from a student familiar with the area. Visit the retroplayer section of the Kodi forum to see all the major projects still to do.		'''Notes''': Garbear has broken down the Retroplayer project into manageable pieces including input, core, game add-ons, peripheral add-ons, netplay, a game library implementation, and shaders to do things like emulate a CRT monitor. This is one example, but many pieces are currently being worked on or are near completion, and many more could use help from a student familiar with the area. Visit the retroplayer section of the Kodi forum to see all the major projects still to do.


	===Add-ons===		===Add-ons===

Gusandrianos: /* Team-Kodi proposal ideas up for discussion */

2021-02-19T11:53:47Z

Team-Kodi proposal ideas up for discussion

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Yol at 16:51, 18 February 2021

2021-02-18T16:51:22Z

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	=== More ===		=== More ===
	We feel it is important to note that, while we are interested in a focus on the listed ~~three areas~~, we would like to stress passion, expertise, and creativity above all else. If you would like to do something completely different, definitely send in that proposal. The ideas listed above are, as always, merely suggestions. We will be interested in any idea, so long as you can communicate your interest, your background, and your solution the problem.		We feel it is important to note that, while we are interested in a focus on the listed ideas, we would like to stress passion, expertise, and creativity above all else. If you would like to do something completely different, definitely send in that proposal. The ideas listed above are, as always, merely suggestions. We will be interested in any idea, so long as you can communicate your interest, your background, and your solution the problem.

	== Students project proposal ideas ==		== Students project proposal ideas ==

Yol at 16:12, 18 February 2021

2021-02-18T16:12:34Z

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	[[File:GSOC_2016_logo.png\|left\|150px]]Welcome to the Kodi [http://summerofcode.withgoogle.com Google Summer of Code] ideas page. <!--We are pleased to announce that we have been accepted as an official [http://www.google-melange.com/gsoc/org/google/gsoc2016/Kodi GSoC mentor organization this year].-->		[[File:GSOC_2016_logo.png\|left\|150px]]Welcome to the Kodi [http://summerofcode.withgoogle.com Google Summer of Code] ideas page. <!--We are pleased to announce that we have been accepted as an official [http://www.google-melange.com/gsoc/org/google/gsoc2016/Kodi GSoC mentor organization this year].-->

	'''This page is currently work in progress.'''		'''This page is currently work in progress. Kodi has applied as mentoring organization for GSoC 2021. Accepted organizations will be announced on March 9.'''

	~~<!--~~ We encourage interested students of all ~~ethnities~~ and genders to review some of the ideas on this page, and then feel free to provide input on any ideas you may have in the '''[https://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=~~301~~ Kodi GSoC ~~2020~~ forum]''' and chat about any project you’d love to cover. To propose a project, see '''[[#Students project proposal ideas]]'''. ~~-->~~		We encourage interested students of all ethnicities and genders to review some of the ideas on this page, and then feel free to provide input on any ideas you may have in the '''[https://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=315 Kodi GSoC 2021 forum]''' and chat about any project you’d love to cover. To propose a project, see '''[[#Students project proposal ideas]]'''.

	From the 29th March to the 13th of April, any interested students may apply at the [http://g.go/gsoc GSoC home page] to work with Kodi. After that, Google will notify applicants whether we get to work with each other according to the [https://developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/timeline GSoC schedule].



			<!-- From the 29th March to the 13th of April, any interested students may apply at the [http://g.go/gsoc GSoC home page] to work with Kodi. After that, Google will notify applicants whether we get to work with each other according to the [https://developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/timeline GSoC schedule]. -->

	== About Us ==		== About Us ==
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	* Global code refactoring = ''bad''		* Global code refactoring = ''bad''
	* A project should have a set of subgoals, so even if the end goal turns out to be too big some of the parts will be of benefit.		* A project should have a set of subgoals, so even if the end goal turns out to be too big some of the parts will be of benefit.
	* Not too big! This is an important problem when choosing a project, while it is fun to think about solving a grand project its not always realistic. ~~Its~~ better to finish a smaller project than to start a grand one.		* Not too big! This is an important problem when choosing a project, while it is fun to think about solving a grand project its not always realistic. It's better to finish a smaller project than to start a grand one.

			{{Warning \|1='''GSoC 2021 is different from the years before. All projects should have a workload of ~175 hours (previously: 350 hours). Project applications that do not fit this scope will be rejected.'''\|title= }}

	=== Where to submit proposals ===		=== Where to submit proposals ===
	In addition to submitting to the [https://g.go/gsoc Google Summer of Code] website, you are highly encouraged to submit your idea/proposal to the [https://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=~~293~~ Kodi forum] for discussion. Any proposal not submitted to the forum for discussion will likely not be considered.		In addition to submitting to the [https://g.go/gsoc Google Summer of Code] website, you are highly encouraged to submit your idea/proposal to the [https://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=315 Kodi forum] for discussion. Any proposal not submitted to the forum for discussion will likely not be considered.

	=== Outline for proposals ===		=== Outline for proposals ===
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	'''Type:''' Webinterface development		'''Type:''' Webinterface development

			<!--
	=== Better profile support ===		=== Better profile support ===
	'''Description:''' Profile support inside Kodi remains extremely hacked together. Improving profile projects would likely be broken down into smaller chunks to make each chunk truly achievable in a summer. Database handling for profiles needs to be reviewed and changed so that the user experience is more streamlined. It should also be possible to better guard code paths that need to check for specific profile rights.		'''Description:''' Profile support inside Kodi remains extremely hacked together. Improving profile projects would likely be broken down into smaller chunks to make each chunk truly achievable in a summer. Database handling for profiles needs to be reviewed and changed so that the user experience is more streamlined. It should also be possible to better guard code paths that need to check for specific profile rights.
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	'''Type:''' Core development		'''Type:''' Core development
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			<!--
	=== Replacing depends with a CMake-based system ===		=== Replacing depends with a CMake-based system ===

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	===Add-ons===		===Add-ons===
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	===Using fuzz testing to fuzz test Kodi===		===Using fuzz testing to fuzz test Kodi===

	'''Description:''' Adding fuzz testing to Kodi would be very valuable to find problems in the current code base. Especially security problems. First step would be choosing a framework either American fuzzy lop, libFuzzer or other similar projects. After we decided on that it would be time to start to fuzz different methods that are widely used in Kodi and try to expose flaws in those. If this leads to success, it should be documented and made repeatable.		'''Description:''' Adding fuzz testing to Kodi would be very valuable to find problems in the current code base. Especially security problems. First step would be choosing a framework either American fuzzy lop, libFuzzer or other similar projects. After we decided on that it would be time to start to fuzz different methods that are widely used in Kodi and try to expose flaws in those. If this leads to success, it should be documented and made repeatable.

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	'''Type:''' Risky/Exploratory		'''Type:''' Risky/Exploratory

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	===inputstream.adaptive binary addon===		===inputstream.adaptive binary addon===

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	===Other ideas===		===Other ideas===
	These ideas still need expanding and/or assigned a potential mentor. If one of these ideas interests you, feel free to ask for more info in the GSoC 2020 forum area. We may be able to assign a mentor if enough interest is shown		These ideas still need expanding and/or assigned a potential mentor. If one of these ideas interests you, feel free to ask for more info in the GSoC 2020 forum area. We may be able to assign a mentor if enough interest is shown
			*Improvements to Retroplayer (retro gaming integrated in Kodi core) (possible mentors: gusandrianos)
	*Visual Studio Code addon to validate/syntax highlight Kodi Addons		*Visual Studio Code addon to validate/syntax highlight Kodi Addons
	*Using fruit or similar to use DI in Kodi and write tests		<!--*Using fruit or similar to use DI in Kodi and write tests-->
	*High quality scalers for OpenGL(GLSL). Scale Y and UV plane separately (possible mentors: velocity)		*High quality scalers for OpenGL(GLSL). Scale Y and UV plane separately (possible mentors: velocity)
	*Support downloading of of media items (the actual file not just the metadata) from another Kodi instance (e.g. through UPnP) into the local library. This could be done in a "send to" way and in a "download" way and it could also be combined with transcoding depending on the target device.		<!--*Support downloading of of media items (the actual file not just the metadata) from another Kodi instance (e.g. through UPnP) into the local library. This could be done in a "send to" way and in a "download" way and it could also be combined with transcoding depending on the target device.-->
	*UPnP device profiles. there's already a PR that goes in that direction and the problem is that right now we can only really provide device specific MIME type hacks but if we have transcoding we'll definitely need this		<!--*UPnP device profiles. there's already a PR that goes in that direction and the problem is that right now we can only really provide device specific MIME type hacks but if we have transcoding we'll definitely need this-->
	*Implementing a performance critical element of kodi in rust		*Implementing a performance critical element of kodi in rust

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	== Students project proposal ideas ==		== Students project proposal ideas ==

	Submit your own proposals on the '''[https://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=~~301~~ Kodi GSoC forum]'''. They can be as big or as small as you feel you can comfortably accomplish between '''~~PROJECT START DATE~~''' and '''~~PROJECT END DATE~~'''. In the end, it's better to have a smaller, completed project, rather than a larger, incomplete project.		Submit your own proposals on the '''[https://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=315 Kodi GSoC forum]'''. They can be as big or as small as you feel you can comfortably accomplish between '''June 7''' and '''August 23'''. In the end, it's better to have a smaller, completed project, rather than a larger, incomplete project.

	To submit a proposal idea:		To submit a proposal idea:
	# Copy the text from '''[[#Outline for proposals]]'''.		# Copy the text from '''[[#Outline for proposals]]'''.
	# Create a new forum post '''[https://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=~~301~~ HERE]''' and paste the text.		# Create a new forum post '''[https://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=315 HERE]''' and paste the text.
	# Fill out everything using your specific proposal.		# Fill out everything using your specific proposal.


	[[Category:Google Summer of Code]]		[[Category:Google Summer of Code]]

Velocity: Remove entries that only had garbear as possible Mentor since he's not joining this year

2021-02-08T14:32:02Z

Remove entries that only had garbear as possible Mentor since he's not joining this year

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Velocity: Remove 'Saved game manager for RetroPlayer', done in GSOC 2020

2021-02-08T14:28:08Z

Remove 'Saved game manager for RetroPlayer', done in GSOC 2020

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	'''Notes''': Garbear has broken down the Retroplayer project into manageable pieces including input, core, game add-ons, peripheral add-ons, netplay, a game library implementation, and shaders to do things like emulate a CRT monitor. This is one example, but many pieces are currently being worked on or are near completion, and many more could use help from a student familiar with the area. Visit the retroplayer section of the Kodi forum to see all the major projects still to do.		'''Notes''': Garbear has broken down the Retroplayer project into manageable pieces including input, core, game add-ons, peripheral add-ons, netplay, a game library implementation, and shaders to do things like emulate a CRT monitor. This is one example, but many pieces are currently being worked on or are near completion, and many more could use help from a student familiar with the area. Visit the retroplayer section of the Kodi forum to see all the major projects still to do.

	~~===Saved game manager for RetroPlayer===~~

	~~'''Description''': Kodi excels at managing large movie, music, and (with add-ons) game libraries. However, savestates and in-game saves are simply stored next to the ROM or in a hard-coded folder.~~

	This project would consist of designing a user interface for saved game management. Some database work will probably be required. As a stretch goal, automatic saved-game captioning can be performed using the "Rich Presence" feature of RetroAchievements.org.

	In 2016, Garbear created an experimental saved game manager - see https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/pull/11034. It may be possible to re-use ideas and code from this PR. Here's what the saved game manager looked like at the time:

	~~[[File:Saved game manager.png\|600px\|Saved game manager from 2016]]~~

	~~'''Expected Outcome''': Users should be able to manage their savestates and in-game saves in Kodi.~~

	~~'''Skills preferred''': C++, optional python~~

	~~'''Possible mentor''': garbear~~

	~~'''Difficulty''': medium~~

	~~'''Type''': Fun/Peripheral~~

	===Runahead for RetroPlayer===		===Runahead for RetroPlayer===

Velocity: Remove myself for some proposals I don't feel confident managing by myself

2021-02-08T14:25:55Z

Remove myself for some proposals I don't feel confident managing by myself

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	'''Skills preferred:''' C++, Rust, C		'''Skills preferred:''' C++, Rust, C

	'''Possible mentors:''' spiff, Razze~~, velocity~~		'''Possible mentors:''' spiff, Razze

	'''Difficulty:''' Hard		'''Difficulty:''' Hard
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	'''Possible mentor''': garbear~~, velocity~~		'''Possible mentor''': garbear

	'''Difficulty''': medium		'''Difficulty''': medium
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	'''Possible mentor''': garbear~~, velocity~~		'''Possible mentor''': garbear

	'''Difficulty''': medium		'''Difficulty''': medium
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	'''Possible mentor''': garbear~~, velocity~~		'''Possible mentor''': garbear

	'''Difficulty''': medium		'''Difficulty''': medium
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	'''Possible mentor''': garbear~~, velocity~~		'''Possible mentor''': garbear

	'''Difficulty''': medium		'''Difficulty''': medium
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	'''Possible mentor''': garbear~~, velocity~~		'''Possible mentor''': garbear

	'''Difficulty''': various		'''Difficulty''': various
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	'''Skills preferred''': C++		'''Skills preferred''': C++

	'''Possible mentor''': garbear~~, velocity~~		'''Possible mentor''': garbear

	'''Difficulty''': advanced		'''Difficulty''': advanced
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	'''Skills preferred''': C++		'''Skills preferred''': C++

	'''Possible mentor''': garbear~~, velocity~~		'''Possible mentor''': garbear

	'''Difficulty''': hell		'''Difficulty''': hell
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	'''Possible mentor''': garbear~~, velocity~~		'''Possible mentor''': garbear

	'''Difficulty''': advanced		'''Difficulty''': advanced
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	===Other ideas===		===Other ideas===
	These ideas still need expanding and/or assigned a potential mentor. If one of these ideas interests you, feel free to ask for more info in the GSoC 2020 forum area. We may be able to assign a mentor if enough interest is shown		These ideas still need expanding and/or assigned a potential mentor. If one of these ideas interests you, feel free to ask for more info in the GSoC 2020 forum area. We may be able to assign a mentor if enough interest is shown
	*Visual Studio Code addon to validate/syntax highlight Kodi Addons ~~(possible mentors: velocity)~~		*Visual Studio Code addon to validate/syntax highlight Kodi Addons
	*Using fruit or similar to use DI in Kodi and write tests		*Using fruit or similar to use DI in Kodi and write tests
	*High quality scalers for OpenGL(GLSL). Scale Y and UV plane separately (possible mentors: velocity)		*High quality scalers for OpenGL(GLSL). Scale Y and UV plane separately (possible mentors: velocity)