# New to Processing Foundation, preparing for GSoC 2027 – where should I start?

**URL:** <https://discourse.processing.org/t/new-to-processing-foundation-preparing-for-gsoc-2027-where-should-i-start/49785>\
**Category:** Summer of Code\
**Tags:** contributions, opportunities\
**Created:** [October 26, 2026, 6:25am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/new-to-processing-foundation-preparing-for-gsoc-2027-where-should-i-start/49785 "2026-10-26T06:25:04Z")\
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**Author:** ![vaibhav\_parmar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/discourse.processing.org/vaibhav_parmar/32/22288_2.png) [@vaibhav\_parmar](https://discourse.processing.org/u/vaibhav_parmar)\
**Post date:** [October 26, 2026, 6:25am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/new-to-processing-foundation-preparing-for-gsoc-2027-where-should-i-start/49785/1 "2026-10-26T06:25:04Z")

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Hello everyone,

I’m Vaibhav, a Full-stack developer from India. I mainly work with the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js) and TypeScript. I’m new to the Processing Foundation and open-source contribution, and I’m planning to apply for GSoC 2027, if the foundation participates.

So far I have [read the GSoC 2026 thread and ideas list / forked p5.js-web-editor and run it locally / made a few p5.js sketches].

I’d appreciate guidance on:

1. Which repository suits a MERN background (p5.js-web-editor or p5.js-website)?
2. Whether there are beginner-friendly issues or areas where help is needed now.
3. Anything else I should read or do before 2027 applications open.

Thank you for your time and for the welcoming community!