Intent of Application: Ritesh Ramesh Prabhu

[Ritesh200422]

• Intent of application
• Code of Conduct reproduction
• Experience with GitHub & Git
• Build locally pgRouting
• Get familiar with C++
• Get familiar with pgRouting

[Ritesh200422]

My name is Ritesh Ramesh Prabhu, and I am currently pursuing a Bachelor of Engineering in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bangalore.

Over the past two years, I have developed strong proficiency in both C++ and Python, particularly in problem-solving and Data Structures & Algorithms. These languages have helped me build a solid foundation in software development and computational thinking. Currently, I am exploring Java to deepen my understanding of object-oriented programming concepts and design principles.

In addition to my core programming skills, I have experience in web development using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. I also possess a basic understanding of relational databases, including PostgreSQL. As part of my practical experience, I developed a student feedback system for my college using Next.js, where I worked on both frontend and backend components. This project gave me exposure to handling real-world requirements and working with moderately large codebases.

I am also particularly interested in the theoretical and design aspects of the project—especially how graph algorithms, data structures, and system components interact to build efficient routing solutions. I look forward to improving my coding practices while gaining a deeper understanding of system design and large-scale software development.

I am highly motivated to learn, collaborate, and contribute to open-source projects, and I am excited that my first experience comes with a strong and impactful community like OSGeo. Google Summer of Code provides a valuable opportunity for me to enhance my technical skills and gain mentorship while working on real-world problems.

I am committed to dedicating the required time and effort throughout the program and look forward to making valuable contributions to the organization.

Sincerely,
Ritesh Ramesh Prabhu

[Ritesh200422]

Code of Conduct Reproduction

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Task 2: Experience with GitHub & Git

Pull Request link: #543
Fork Issue: #544

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Task 3 - Build locally pgRouting

Forked Issue: [#1](Ritesh200422#1)

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Task 4 - Get familiar with C++

pull request: #3098
Issue: Ritesh200422#2

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Task 5: Get familiar with pgRouting

Issue: Ritesh200422#3

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Task 6: Link to the Proposal

1. Intent of Application issue: Intent of Application: Ritesh Ramesh Prabhu #544

2. Experience with GitHub & Git: Pull Request link: Added my name to contributors section as part of GSoC onboarding task. #543

• Fork Issue: Experience with GitHub & Git Ritesh200422/GSoC-pgRouting#4

3. Build locally pgRouting: Build locally pgRouting Ritesh200422/GSoC-pgRouting#1

4. Get familiar with C++: pull request: Clang-Tidy: cppcoreguidelines-narrowing-conversions warning and fix pgrouting#3098

• Issue: Get familiar with C++ Ritesh200422/GSoC-pgRouting#2

5. Get familiar with pgRouting:

• Issue: Get Familiar with pgRouting Ritesh200422/GSoC-pgRouting#3

6. Link to the Proposal: Link