An examination of open source software development through Google's annual Summer of Code program. Students are exposed to real-world software development scenarios in mentored projects from a number of open source projects, gaining valuable and practical skills and experience in open source software development and maintenance.

Antirequisite(s): Computer Science 4437A/B/Y if taken during the Summer 2013 or 2014 academic terms.

Prerequisite(s): Computer Science 3307A/B/Y or permission of the Department.

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours. Note: Students must notify the Department of their interest in registration in the course prior to the preceding May 1st for Computer Science 4476A/B/Y. Registration in the course is conditional upon acceptance into the Google Summer of Code program. Students are advised that the timeline for this program varies from year to year and it is their responsibility to ensure that they can participate in the program according to their schedule and needs.