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+title:  "GSoC 2026"
+date:   2025-11-25 20:00:00 +0100
+categories: GSoC Stepping back for now
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+## Stepping Back From GSoC – For Now
+
+Development of the MSS project began in depth on Bitbucket in 2014, launching a period of 
+collaborative software development. In 2016, we significantly increased accessibility and usability 
+by releasing version 1.2.1 via conda-forge for the scientific community.
+
+A highlight was our first participation in Google Summer of Code (GSoC) in 2019 under the [Python Umbrella](https://python-gsoc.org/).
+Over the next seven years, GSoC allowed us to mentor dedicated students, 
+providing them with valuable practical experience and helping launch their careers. 
+Their contributions were vital to MSS’s development, bringing fresh skills and perspectives to the project. We
+transitioned our development process from Bitbucket to GitHub in 2020.
+
+In 2021, we redesigned the user interface to improve usability and efficiency, 
+receiving positive feedback from long-term users and broadening acceptance of the tool.  In 2022, 
+we published a [paper](https://gmd.copernicus.org/articles/15/8983/2022/) detailing MSS’s successful use in a challenging measurement campaign, 
+demonstrating its value for scientific planning and execution.
+
+For the 2026 [GSoC](https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/) cycle, we've decided to take a break. 
+We see this as an opportunity to consolidate our efforts and hope to return to GSoC in the future.
+
+For over a decade, MSS has been a trusted tool within the scientific community. Ongoing development and the 
+involvement of emerging scientists will ensure its continued relevance and allow us to tackle increasingly complex research questions. 
+We are optimistic about the future and excited to continue developing MSS and expanding its applications.