[vlc-devel] GSoC 2026 - Interest introduction

[Santiago Leal]

Hi VLC community,

My name is Santiago Leal, a Computer Engineering student (3rd semester) at
Universidad Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho in Venezuela, and I'm interested in
participating in Google Summer of Code 2026 with VideoLAN/VLC.

My technical background includes:
- Languages: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Rust, C++
- Frameworks/Tools: Tauri, Node.js, Electron
- Areas: Desktop app development, scripting/automation, web fundamentals

Some relevant projects I've built:
- A cross-platform inventory desktop app using Tauri (Rust + Web frontend)
- A sales record management system in Python

My open source experience is still limited to personal projects, but I'm
eager to learn and make real contributions. I've been using VLC for years
and would love to give back to the project.

I'd appreciate guidance on:
- How to set up the VLC development environment
- Which area would be most suitable for a newcomer
- Any recommended first tasks or easy bugs to start with

Thank you for your time!

Best regards,
Santiago Leal
GitHub: https://github.com/SJLS27
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/santiago-leal-970a423b2/
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