Introduction:
Hello everyone,
Today, I want to share my thoughts as I finish my Outreachy internship. I'm Sumitra Sharma. For the past four months, I've been a part of the May 2023 Outreachy group, learning about the Linux Kernel. I worked on a project called "Converting kmap() and kmap_atomic() call sites to kmap_local()".
A Journey Fueled by Passion and Learning:
This journey has been really exciting. I started as a contributor for a month and then had a special three-month learning experience. I met many awesome people who are very passionate about what they do. Seeing their hard work inspired me to work harder too.
Walking Alongside Linux Kernel Titans:
I got to work with amazing people who know a lot about the Linux Kernel. They work really hard and are very good at what they do. Working with them was a privilege and taught me a lot.
Not Goodbye, Just See You Later:
Even though my internship is ending, I'm not saying goodbye. I want to keep contributing to the Linux Kernel. During these months, I've gained more than technical skills. I've learned about communication and soft skills, which are essential in any field. These skills have boosted my confidence and will be useful in my future endeavors. On the technical side, I've achieved a lot. I've become comfortable with Git, building and installing the kernel, a task that initially seemed daunting. Understanding memory management, a complex topic, is another milestone I've achieved during this time.
Mentors: My Guides:
I had mentors who helped me a lot. They were like guides, always there to help me when I had questions. Thanks to Alison, Ira, Fabio, and Deepak for believing in me and giving me this chance. I really enjoyed working with them.
Gratitude to Mentors and Outreachy:
This project helped me see what I want to do in the future. It wouldn't have been possible without the help of my mentors and the Outreachy program. They trusted me and that made a big difference. This experience showed me how exciting open-source is.
Thank you for being part of my journey.
Happy Coding :)
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