Open3DGMBE Open Source Contributor Camp (Season 3) — Registration Open
The Open Source Contributor Camp is designed for developers who want to get deeply involved in the Open3DGMBE community. Using a mix of "async assignments + weekly live sessions + one-on-one mentor reviews", it helps participants progress from their first PR to module-level contributions within six weeks.
Event Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | April 25 - June 6, 2026 (six weeks) |
| Format | Online async assignments + one weekly live retrospective |
| Seats | 30, selected based on application materials |
| Certification | Participants who pass the assessment receive community contributor certification |
Curriculum
| Week | Topic | Deliverable |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Community workflow and development environment | Set up the environment and post a self-introduction |
| Week 2 | Reading the source: module layout and call chains | Write up module understanding notes |
| Week 3 | First PR: docs and test additions | Get 1 docs or test PR merged |
| Week 4 | Defect reproduction and minimal test cases | Submit 1 reproducible defect report |
| Week 5 | Defect fixing and code review | Submit 1 fix PR and complete the review |
| Week 6 | Graduation presentation and next steps | Deliver a closing share |
Requirements
- Familiarity with C++ or equivalent systems-level development experience.
- Ability to commit at least 6 hours per week to camp assignments.
- Having read and agreed to the community code of conduct, and accepting the DCO sign-off requirement.
Outcome
Season 3 graduated 28 participants with 61 PRs merged in total: 23 defect fixes, 19 test additions and 19 documentation changes. Five graduates continue to participate in SIG work, and two have entered the Committer nomination process.