Outreach programs/Life of a successful project

This is how we think successful projects look like in the context of GSoC or Outreachy.

Definition of success

 * Intern completes the project goals as defined in the proposal (they may or may not have evolved over the course of the project), has built a network of friends and contacts in the community, and has a plan to continue contributing as a volunteer.
 * Mentors integrate the outcome of the project, get the new contributor involved in other initiatives, and want to mentor again.

Choosing Wikimedia
(Pros and cons, coming soon.)

Be part of something big.

Submitting your proposal
(Coming soon.)

Where to start.

Community bonding period
All accepted interns go through a community bonding period prior to the official start of the project. The purpose of this phase is to familiarize yourself with the tools, mentors, and the community that will help you during your project.

Requirements: The first payment comes after completing this phase successfully.
 * Detailed plan agreed with your mentors.
 * Phabricator project created (instructions).
 * Meetings with mentors started.
 * Bonding period report published.

Mid-term evaluation
Requirements: The second payment comes after completing this phase successfully.
 * Weekly reports up to date.
 * Patches published and accepted (or equivalent for non-coding projects).
 * Regular meetings with mentors.
 * If there is a delay in expected deliveries, plan updated accordingly.
 * Full-time routine established

End of program evaluation
Requirements: The third and final payment comes after completing this phase successfully.
 * Weekly reports up to date.
 * In sync with mentors.
 * Full-time routine.
 * Project completed, or at least a functional prototype.
 * Tasks created for known bugs, missing features, and suggested improvements.
 * Documentation for users and contributors.
 * Wrap-up report.
 * Summary in Past projects page (GSoC, Outreachy).

Consolidation as contributor
(Coming soon.)