What is Python Mini Projects?

Python Mini Projects is a GSSoC-approved open-source project designed to make learning Python fun, practical, and beginner-friendly through interactive mini projects.

Perfect for students, beginners, and anyone who wants to build fun projects while learning Python.

Who can contribute to this project?

Currently, contributions are open only to officially approved GSSoC participants.

How can I contribute?

You can:

work on existing issues
create a new issue (after checking for duplicates)
comment under the issue to get assigned

A project admin will review and assign the issue.

What are the project requirements?

Python 3.10+
Standard library only (no external dependencies)
Zero setup required
Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)

Can I contribute without prior open-source experience?

Yes. This project is beginner-friendly and a great place to start contributing to open source.

Are external Python libraries allowed?

No. Only Python standard libraries are allowed in this project.

What happens after my PR is submitted?

After your PR is reviewed and merged, your contribution points will be updated on your GSSoC profile within approximately 20–24 hours.

How do I run a project locally?

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/python-mini-project.git

Then serve it:

cd web-app
python -m http.server 5500

Or with Node.js live-server:

npm install -g live-server
cd web-app
live-server

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