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Text replacement - "http://manual.limesurvey.org" to "https://manual.limesurvey.org"

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	==Implement New Features==		==Implement New Features==

	At [http://ideas.limesurvey.org/ our idea tracker] there are several great ideas submitted by our users which means that they are eagerly waiting for ''you ''to [~~http~~://manual.limesurvey.org/How_to_contribute_new_features implement them]. Don't start with rewriting the survey engine, start with simple tasks and get in touch with us before starting to implement minor improvements.		At [http://ideas.limesurvey.org/ our idea tracker] there are several great ideas submitted by our users which means that they are eagerly waiting for ''you ''to [https://manual.limesurvey.org/How_to_contribute_new_features implement them]. Don't start with rewriting the survey engine, start with simple tasks and get in touch with us before starting to implement minor improvements.

	==Help Our Users==		==Help Our Users==

Mazi: /* How to apply */ fixed dead link

2015-02-23T13:48:42Z

How to apply: fixed dead link

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	*Setup [https://manual.limesurvey.org/Google_Code-In_development_environment_quick-setup LimeSurvey Development Environment] and play with it. It will be great if you setup a small survey and test different question types and features.		*Setup [https://manual.limesurvey.org/Google_Code-In_development_environment_quick-setup LimeSurvey Development Environment] and play with it. It will be great if you setup a small survey and test different question types and features.
	*By this time you will have some working idea about LimeSurvey, you will surely like some features and find some features lacking in LimeSurvey. Yeah! its just the right time to visit the [https://manual.limesurvey.org/Project_ideas_for_GSoC_2015 ideas page] and look for the ideas you found lacking. If you dont find your ideas there, discuss your awesome ideas with us in our [http://www.limesurvey.org/en/forum forums], [https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/limesurvey-developers mailing list] or at [https://www.limesurvey.org/en/community-services/live-chat #limesurvey on irc.freenode.net]		*By this time you will have some working idea about LimeSurvey, you will surely like some features and find some features lacking in LimeSurvey. Yeah! its just the right time to visit the [https://manual.limesurvey.org/Project_ideas_for_GSoC_2015 ideas page] and look for the ideas you found lacking. If you dont find your ideas there, discuss your awesome ideas with us in our [http://www.limesurvey.org/en/forum forums], [https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/limesurvey-developers mailing list] or at [https://www.limesurvey.org/en/community-services/live-chat #limesurvey on irc.freenode.net]
	*Now contact [~~http~~://~~docs~~.limesurvey.org/~~Project+Ideas+for+GSOC+2011~~ potential mentors], discuss the idea and prepare your application. See how to [https://manual.limesurvey.org/Writing_GSoC_application write your application].		*Now contact [https://manual.limesurvey.org/Project_ideas_for_GSoC_2015 potential mentors], discuss the idea and prepare your application. See how to [https://manual.limesurvey.org/Writing_GSoC_application write your application].
	*Check our [https://www.google-melange.com/gsoc/homepage/google/gsoc2015 Selection Criteria].		*Check our [https://www.google-melange.com/gsoc/homepage/google/gsoc2015 Selection Criteria].
	*Edit your application if you think it requires some changes after reading our Selection Criteria. Ask your any mentor to review the application and then make the changes as suggested.		*Edit your application if you think it requires some changes after reading our Selection Criteria. Ask your any mentor to review the application and then make the changes as suggested.

Mazi: /* How to apply */

2015-02-23T13:34:07Z

How to apply

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	No need for you to wait till then. You can start contributing right away! Fix bugs and show us you are the right person deserving to be a GSoC student for LimeSurvey.Good Luck!!		No need for you to wait till then. You can start contributing right away! Fix bugs and show us you are the right person deserving to be a GSoC student for LimeSurvey.Good Luck!!

			[[Category:GSOC_2015]]

Mazi: /* More Information */

2015-02-23T13:30:07Z

More Information

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	No need for you to wait till then. You can start contributing right away! Fix bugs and show us you are the right person deserving to be a GSoC student for LimeSurvey.Good Luck!!		No need for you to wait till then. You can start contributing right away! Fix bugs and show us you are the right person deserving to be a GSoC student for LimeSurvey.Good Luck!!

	~~=More Information=~~

	We provide additional information at the [http://docs.limesurvey.org/LimeSurvey+development&structure;=LimeSurvey+development development section of our wiki]. There is a subsection "Google Summer of Code" which lists previous projects and all important pages for this year's GSoC.

Mazi: /* How to apply */

2015-02-23T13:29:18Z

How to apply

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	*By this time you will have some working idea about LimeSurvey, you will surely like some features and find some features lacking in LimeSurvey. Yeah! its just the right time to visit the [https://manual.limesurvey.org/Project_ideas_for_GSoC_2015 ideas page] and look for the ideas you found lacking. If you dont find your ideas there, discuss your awesome ideas with us in our [http://www.limesurvey.org/en/forum forums], [https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/limesurvey-developers mailing list] or at [https://www.limesurvey.org/en/community-services/live-chat #limesurvey on irc.freenode.net]		*By this time you will have some working idea about LimeSurvey, you will surely like some features and find some features lacking in LimeSurvey. Yeah! its just the right time to visit the [https://manual.limesurvey.org/Project_ideas_for_GSoC_2015 ideas page] and look for the ideas you found lacking. If you dont find your ideas there, discuss your awesome ideas with us in our [http://www.limesurvey.org/en/forum forums], [https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/limesurvey-developers mailing list] or at [https://www.limesurvey.org/en/community-services/live-chat #limesurvey on irc.freenode.net]
	*Now contact [http://docs.limesurvey.org/Project+Ideas+for+GSOC+2011 potential mentors], discuss the idea and prepare your application. See how to [https://manual.limesurvey.org/Writing_GSoC_application write your application].		*Now contact [http://docs.limesurvey.org/Project+Ideas+for+GSOC+2011 potential mentors], discuss the idea and prepare your application. See how to [https://manual.limesurvey.org/Writing_GSoC_application write your application].
	*Check our [~~http~~://~~docs~~.~~limesurvey~~.~~org~~/~~tiki-index.php?page=GSoC_Selection_Criteria~~ Selection Criteria].		*Check our [https://www.google-melange.com/gsoc/homepage/google/gsoc2015 Selection Criteria].
	*Edit your application if you think it requires some changes after reading our Selection Criteria. Ask your any mentor to review the application and then make the changes as suggested.		*Edit your application if you think it requires some changes after reading our Selection Criteria. Ask your any mentor to review the application and then make the changes as suggested.
	*Submit your applications via the [https://www.google-melange.com/gsoc/homepage/google/gsoc2015 Google Summer of Code] site		*Submit your applications via the [https://www.google-melange.com/gsoc/homepage/google/gsoc2015 Google Summer of Code] site

Mazi: /* How to apply */ that many dead links!

2015-02-23T13:28:24Z

How to apply: that many dead links!

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	=How to apply=		=How to apply=

	A very important step indeed, if you want to be selected as GSoC student for LimeSurvey. Pretty obviously, if you don't want to apply we won't be able to help you with GSoC. But if you do, we are always there ~~(:biggrin:)~~!		A very important step indeed, if you want to be selected as GSoC student for LimeSurvey. Pretty obviously, if you don't want to apply we won't be able to help you with GSoC. But if you do, we are always there!

	Follow the instructions below:		Follow the instructions below:
	*Setup [~~http~~://~~docs~~.limesurvey.org/~~Accessing+the+source+code&structure;=LimeSurvey+development~~ LimeSurvey Development Environment] and play with it. It will be great if you setup a small survey and test different question types and features.		*Setup [https://manual.limesurvey.org/Google_Code-In_development_environment_quick-setup LimeSurvey Development Environment] and play with it. It will be great if you setup a small survey and test different question types and features.
	*By this time you will have some working idea about LimeSurvey, you will surely like some features and find some features lacking in LimeSurvey. Yeah! its just the right time to visit the [~~http~~://~~docs~~.limesurvey.org/~~Project+Ideas+for+GSOC+2011~~ ideas page] and look for the ideas you found lacking. If you dont find your ideas there, discuss your awesome ideas with us in our [http://www.limesurvey.org/en/forum forums], [https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/limesurvey-developers mailing list] or at [~~http~~://www.limesurvey.org/en/~~support~~/live-chat #limesurvey on irc.freenode.net]		*By this time you will have some working idea about LimeSurvey, you will surely like some features and find some features lacking in LimeSurvey. Yeah! its just the right time to visit the [https://manual.limesurvey.org/Project_ideas_for_GSoC_2015 ideas page] and look for the ideas you found lacking. If you dont find your ideas there, discuss your awesome ideas with us in our [http://www.limesurvey.org/en/forum forums], [https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/limesurvey-developers mailing list] or at [https://www.limesurvey.org/en/community-services/live-chat #limesurvey on irc.freenode.net]
	*Now contact [http://docs.limesurvey.org/Project+Ideas+for+GSOC+2011 potential mentors], discuss the idea and prepare your application. See how to [~~http~~://~~docs~~.limesurvey.org/~~tiki-index.php?page=Writing_GSoC_Application~~ write your application].		*Now contact [http://docs.limesurvey.org/Project+Ideas+for+GSOC+2011 potential mentors], discuss the idea and prepare your application. See how to [https://manual.limesurvey.org/Writing_GSoC_application write your application].
	*Check our [http://docs.limesurvey.org/tiki-index.php?page=GSoC_Selection_Criteria Selection Criteria].		*Check our [http://docs.limesurvey.org/tiki-index.php?page=GSoC_Selection_Criteria Selection Criteria].
	*Edit your application if you think it requires some changes after reading our Selection Criteria. Ask your any mentor to review the application and then make the changes as suggested.		*Edit your application if you think it requires some changes after reading our Selection Criteria. Ask your any mentor to review the application and then make the changes as suggested.
	*Submit your applications via the [~~http~~://~~socghop~~.~~appspot~~.com/ Google Summer of Code] site		*Submit your applications via the [https://www.google-melange.com/gsoc/homepage/google/gsoc2015 Google Summer of Code] site
	*Take care about deadlines which are listed at this link ~~http~~://~~socghop~~.~~appspot.com/document/show/gsoc_program/~~google~~/gsocXXXX/timeline (replace XXXX with the current year like http://socghop.appspot~~.com/~~document~~/~~show/gsoc_program~~/google/~~gsoc2011/~~timeline)		*Take care about deadlines which are listed at this link [https://www.google-melange.com/gsoc/events/google/gsoc2015 GSoC 2015 timeline]

	That's it you're done! Google will announce the list of accepted students for LimeSurvey at [~~http~~://~~socghop~~.~~appspot~~.com/ Google Summer of Code] site at the date mentioned at the timeline above.		That's it you're done! Google will announce the list of accepted students for LimeSurvey at [https://www.google-melange.com/gsoc/homepage/google/gsoc2015 Google Summer of Code] site at the date mentioned at the timeline above.

	No need for you to wait till then. You can start contributing right away! Fix bugs and show us you are the right person deserving to be a GSoC student for LimeSurvey.Good Luck!!		No need for you to wait till then. You can start contributing right away! Fix bugs and show us you are the right person deserving to be a GSoC student for LimeSurvey.Good Luck!!

Mazi: /* The LimeSurvey Development Environment */ updated links

2015-02-23T13:21:52Z

The LimeSurvey Development Environment: updated links

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	* [http://www.php.net/ PHP] 5 and up		* [http://www.php.net/ PHP] 5 and up
			* [http://www.yiiframework.com/ Yii Framework]
	* [http://www.jquery.org/ jQuery]		* [http://www.jquery.org/ jQuery]
	* and the usual HTML/CSS		* and the usual HTML/CSS

Mazi: /* Help Our Users */ updated links

2015-02-23T13:21:08Z

Help Our Users: updated links

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	==Help Our Users==		==Help Our Users==

	Helping others to use our software is a great way to share your knowledge and learn about problems and solutions yourself. Hang around at [~~http~~://www.limesurvey.org/en/~~support~~/live-chat our IRC] or check [http://www.limesurvey.org/en/forum the forums] and offer your help.		Helping others to use our software is a great way to share your knowledge and learn about problems and solutions yourself. Hang around at [https://www.limesurvey.org/en/community-services/live-chat our IRC] or check [http://www.limesurvey.org/en/forum the forums] and offer your help.

	==Communication & Expectations==		==Communication & Expectations==

Mazi: /* Implement New Features */ updated links

2015-02-23T13:20:22Z

Implement New Features: updated links

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	==Implement New Features==		==Implement New Features==

	At [http://ideas.limesurvey.org/ our idea tracker] there are several great ideas submitted by our users which means that they are eagerly waiting for ''you ''to [http://~~docs~~.limesurvey.org/~~How+to+contribute+new+features~~ implement them]. Don't start with rewriting the survey engine, start with simple tasks and get in touch with us before starting to implement minor improvements.		At [http://ideas.limesurvey.org/ our idea tracker] there are several great ideas submitted by our users which means that they are eagerly waiting for ''you ''to [http://manual.limesurvey.org/How_to_contribute_new_features implement them]. Don't start with rewriting the survey engine, start with simple tasks and get in touch with us before starting to implement minor improvements.

	==Help Our Users==		==Help Our Users==

Mazi: /* Accounts */ updated links

2015-02-23T13:19:25Z

Accounts: updated links

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	The most important links first:		The most important links first:
	*Create a personal account on the limesurvey.org website here (if you don't have one): [http://www.limesurvey.org/en/component/comprofiler/registers Click here].		*Create a personal account on the limesurvey.org website here (if you don't have one): [http://www.limesurvey.org/en/component/comprofiler/registers Click here].
	*Create a personal account on ~~sourceforge~~.~~net~~ here (if you don't have one): [https://~~sourceforge~~.~~net/account/registration~~/ Click here].		*Create a personal account on github.com here (if you don't have one): [https://github.com/ Click here].
	*Make sure you subscribe to the [https://sourceforge.net/mail/?group_id=74605 limesurvey-developer mailing list]. If you want to get notified of any changes in the development source code then subscribe to the limesurvey-~~csv~~ list too.		*Make sure you subscribe to the [https://sourceforge.net/mail/?group_id=74605 limesurvey-developer mailing list]. If you want to get notified of any changes in the development source code then subscribe to the limesurvey-github list too.
	*If you use a Windows System get the Subversion client TortoiseSVN to access the source code in the repository on sf.net. You can download it from [http://tortoisesvn.sourceforge.net/downloads here].

	=Show us you can work on LimeSurvey=		=Show us you can work on LimeSurvey=