RTEMS GSoC 2026 – Seeking Guidance

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Hello RTEMS community,

I am Harsha Vardhan, and I’m interested in exploring contributions to RTEMS with the aim of applying for GSoC 2026. I wanted to introduce myself and seek guidance from the community.

Last year, I went through the initial onboarding steps and completed some basic proof-of-work, but I wasn’t able to participate further due to time constraints and uncertainty around project ideas. I’m now revisiting RTEMS and would like to better understand how I can contribute and prepare effectively this time.

My technical background includes:

  • STM32 and ARM based platforms
  • Firmware development
  • System programming

At this stage, I’d appreciate guidance on:

  • Good areas or components to start contributing to
  • Issues or tasks suitable for gaining familiarity with RTEMS
  • General advice for contributers considering RTEMS for GSoC 2026

GitLab: Harsha Vardhan Koganti · GitLab

Regards,
Harsha Vardhan

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The first thing to do is to post your “hello world” proof here. And then discuss some of the open projects that may interest you.