Description

The current version of "Carbon Footprint for Google Maps" works only on the old version of Google Maps. We need a new version the would work for both the old and the new Google Maps. Moreover, there are various features that we would like to see implemented, since they would lead to more precise estimations of CO2 emissions as well as a richer user experience. Porting this extension from Chrome to Firefox and Safari is also in our wish-list. A non-exhaustive lists of features is available here: https://github.com/OiWorld/CarbonFootprintGoogleMaps/issues . You are also welcome and encouraged to suggest your own new features.

In your proposal, you should describe clearly which features you would like to implement, how you are planning to implement them, and how much time you expect to need for the implementation of each feature. Please write about the timeline, indicating when you are planning to implement each feature.

Benefit for the Student

The student will acquire practical experience in developing browser extensions in Javascript and in using machine translation web services. Moreover, he will contribute to a project that is used by thousands of people.

Benefit for the Project

Carbon Footprint for Google Maps will become accessible to users of the new Google Maps, and this will unsure that it will continue to have impact in raising environmental awareness.

Requirements

Solid knowledge of Javascript, HTML, CSS is required. You should give evidence of your knowledge by indicating previous projects where you used these languages or/and by solving the puzzles (see more information below).

Mentors

Bruno Woltzenlogel Paleo, Ekaterina Lebedeva

More information

Instructions on how to improve your chances of being accepted can be found here: https://github.com/OiWorld/CarbonFootprintGoogleMaps/blob/master/GoogleSummerOfCode.md