If you're interested in participating in Mozilla's GSoC program, you can choose from the list below, '''but you do not have to'''. You can submit a proposal for your own idea. You should look at the [[Community:SummerOfCode19:Brainstorming|guidelines]], though, and discuss your ideas or application in the #introduction channel on IRC.Mozilla.org. This is important, as GSoC projects '''must have''' a supporting member of the Mozilla community to evaluate and mentor them, named in the application.
Please bear in mind that a '''preexisting relationship with Mozilla is not a requirement for a successful GSOC proposal'''. Getting involved with other Mozilla bugs or projects solely to establish your ''bona fides'' or improve your chances of a successful application is not a good idea and has not historically been a successful approach. You would do better to focus on the proposal or proposals you are specifically interested in, and put your effort into crafting an application for them specifically.
===Application Advice===