# Introduction and Query

**URL:** <https://discourse.mapeditor.org/t/introduction-and-query/7745>\
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**Created:** [February 23, 2026, 8:19pm UTC](https://discourse.mapeditor.org/t/introduction-and-query/7745 "2026-02-23T20:19:22Z")\
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**Author:** ![bjorn](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex035/user_avatar/discourse.mapeditor.org/bjorn/32/1599_2.png) [@bjorn](https://discourse.mapeditor.org/u/bjorn)\
**Post date:** [February 25, 2026, 2:15pm UTC](https://discourse.mapeditor.org/t/introduction-and-query/7745/4 "2026-02-25T14:15:25Z")

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> [@shuvro2000](#):
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> What are the primary criteria you look for when selecting GSoC contributors?

Since you’re not the first to ask, I’ve recently extended the [Application Process](https://github.com/mapeditor/tiled/wiki/GSoC-2026#application-process) section with some qualities we’re looking for:

> Note that we’re not just looking at your skills! What we’re looking for are people who:
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> - are motivated by personal interest rather then money,
> - see value in releasing their work as free software and welcoming others to contribute,
> - will think things through rather than just following instructions,
> - and who are critical of their own work and perfecting it before waiting for feedback.

But also note that we’re a small organization and it looks like we’ll be accommodate only 2-3 projects, since we don’t have more mentors this time.

> [@shuvro2000](#):
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> Will a lack of deep experience in game development affect my chances, or is the focus primarily on core software engineering and C++/Qt proficiency?

I’d say previous experience with game development is not important for most projects, except for things like glTF export where one needs to have a bit of a feeling for what this export needs to look like to be useful for game developers.

If you are serious about applying for a project on Tiled, please do post your instruction in the [Google Summer of Code 2026](https://discourse.mapeditor.org/t/google-summer-of-code-2026/7732) topic, also because I can use that topic to address all of you when appropriate.

> [@shuvro2000](#):
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> i joined to discord community and seen messages including your but i cant post message in this channel

I see you on Discord and wrote you a message, can you try to reply? I could not see any reason why you would not be able to send messages.

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