GSoC 2016 Project: Implement Bindings for R

[James Aylett]

On Tue, Mar 08, 2016 at 10:53:04PM +0530, Amanda Jayanetti wrote:

> I'm very much interested in the project "Implement Bindings for R"
> since it is somewhat similar to one of the tasks that I'm presently
> engaged in. As suggested in your guide, I have already started
> building the code and familiarizing myself with Xapian API.  Your
> guidance on further proceedings would be much appreciated.

Hi, Amanda -- welcome to Xapian!

It sounds like you're starting in exactly the way I'd recommend,
getting familiar with the code and API. There aren't any 'bite size'
projects that are particularly suitable ahead of working on language
bindings, so you're probably better off working through the getting
started guide and maybe writing some little programs yourself so
you're comfortable with Xapian in general.

We recommend that you start writing your application as soon as
possible, and share drafts with us early so we can give you feedback
and assistance in writing the best possible proposal. As the project
description notes, likely the main choice you have to make early on is
which tool to use to help in creating the bindings. Hopefully your
experience will help you here!

If you have any more questions, please do ask away.

J

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