From e3c44b925be09159170b8b66d1dd7974006b0321 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Aarya Chaudhari <aaryachaudhari0508@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:51:58 +0530
Subject: [PATCH 1/3] Fix: Submit Your Idea button now opens Gmail compose
 window

---
 src/components/ideas/IdeasHeader.jsx | 14 ++++++++------
 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/components/ideas/IdeasHeader.jsx b/src/components/ideas/IdeasHeader.jsx
index f7e2360b..f0b240cd 100644
--- a/src/components/ideas/IdeasHeader.jsx
+++ b/src/components/ideas/IdeasHeader.jsx
@@ -68,12 +68,14 @@ export function IdeasHeader({ validIdeasData, currentYear = 2025, children }) {
                   whileHover={{ scale: 1.05 }}
                   whileTap={{ scale: 0.95 }}
                 >
-                  <Link
-                    href="mailto:aossie.oss@gmail.com"
-                    className="inline-block rounded-md border border-transparent bg-[#00843D] px-8 py-3 text-base font-medium text-white hover:bg-[#006e32] md:py-4 md:px-10 md:text-lg font-mono dark:bg-yellow-400 dark:text-black dark:hover:bg-yellow-500 transition-colors"
-                  >
-                    Submit Your Idea
-                  </Link>
+                  <a
+  href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&to=aossie.oss@gmail.com&su=New%20Project%20Idea&body=Hello%20AOSSIE%20Team"
+  target="_blank"
+  rel="noopener noreferrer"
+  className="inline-block rounded-md border border-transparent bg-[#00843D] px-8 py-3 text-base font-medium text-white hover:bg-[#006e32] md:py-4 md:px-10 md:text-lg font-mono dark:bg-yellow-400 dark:text-black dark:hover:bg-yellow-500 transition-colors"
+>
+  Submit Your Idea
+</a>
                 </motion.div>
               </motion.div>
             </Container.Inner>

From cd7b3c4c65246a8ae956e290a7f18c9c229345c6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Aarya Chaudhari <aaryachaudhari0508@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:01:16 +0530
Subject: [PATCH 2/3] Remove unused button and link props from Apply page
 timeline

---
 src/app/apply/page.jsx | 22 ++++++----------------
 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 16 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/app/apply/page.jsx b/src/app/apply/page.jsx
index 321a387f..0b618405 100644
--- a/src/app/apply/page.jsx
+++ b/src/app/apply/page.jsx
@@ -20,34 +20,24 @@ export default function Apply() {
       <ApplyHeader>
             <ol className="relative border-l-2 border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700">
               <TimelineElement
-                title="Join us on Discord"
-                description="Join the AOSSIE community on Discord and connect with other developers, mentors, and organizers. Our Discord server is a great place to ask questions, share ideas, and get support throughout the Google Summer of Code application process. From proposal writing tips to coding advice, our community is here to help you succeed. Don't go through the process alone, join us on Discord now!"
-                button="Join Discord"
-                link="https://discord.gg/hjUhu33uAn"
+                  title="Join us on Discord"
+                  description="Join the AOSSIE community on Discord and connect with other developers, mentors, and organizers. Our Discord server is a great place to ask questions, share ideas, and get support throughout the Google Summer of Code application process. From proposal writing tips to coding advice, our community is here to help you succeed. Don't go through the process alone, join us on Discord now!"
               />
               <TimelineElement
-                title="Start Contributing"
+                  title="Start Contributing"
                 description="Contribute to the project and make your mark on open-source development with AOSSIE. By making a Pull Request (PR) to one of our existing projects, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your skills and demonstrate your understanding of the project. This will also give you an opportunity to work with the mentors and get familiar with the project before the official GSoC coding period starts. This is a great way to get started and increase your chances of being selected for the program."
-                button="Contribute"
-                link="https://github.com/AOSSIE-Org"
               />
               <TimelineElement
-                title="Write a Draft Application"
+                  title="Write a Draft Application"
                 description="Select an Idea and write a draft application that expands this idea with your own proposals and showcases how you will execute and complete your project. This is your chance to demonstrate your understanding of the project, your skills, and your passion for open-source development. Our mentors will provide feedback and help you refine your proposal, increasing your chances of being selected for the program."
-                button="Choose an Idea"
-                link="/ideas"
               />
               <TimelineElement
-                title="Discuss with Mentors"
+                  title="Discuss with Mentors"
                 description="Share your draft application with our mentors and get feedback on your proposal. Our mentors are experienced developers who have been through the GSoC process before and can provide valuable insights to help you improve your application. Discussing your proposal with mentors also demonstrates your commitment to the project and your willingness to learn and improve."
-                button="Mentors List"
-                link="https://github.com/orgs/AOSSIE-Org/people"
               />
               <TimelineElement
-                title="Submit Application"
+                  title="Submit Application"
                 description="Submit your final application to Google Summer of Code before the deadline. Make sure to double-check your application and ensure that you have included all the necessary information. Good luck!"
-                button="Apply Now"
-                link="https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/"
               />
             </ol>
       </ApplyHeader>

From 1716a663a8bf51fe704cb23a294f64efc84efb66 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Aarya Chaudhari <aaryachaudhari0508@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:05:43 +0530
Subject: [PATCH 3/3] Revert unintended change to IdeasHeader

---
 src/components/ideas/IdeasHeader.jsx | 14 ++++++--------
 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/components/ideas/IdeasHeader.jsx b/src/components/ideas/IdeasHeader.jsx
index f0b240cd..f7e2360b 100644
--- a/src/components/ideas/IdeasHeader.jsx
+++ b/src/components/ideas/IdeasHeader.jsx
@@ -68,14 +68,12 @@ export function IdeasHeader({ validIdeasData, currentYear = 2025, children }) {
                   whileHover={{ scale: 1.05 }}
                   whileTap={{ scale: 0.95 }}
                 >
-                  <a
-  href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&to=aossie.oss@gmail.com&su=New%20Project%20Idea&body=Hello%20AOSSIE%20Team"
-  target="_blank"
-  rel="noopener noreferrer"
-  className="inline-block rounded-md border border-transparent bg-[#00843D] px-8 py-3 text-base font-medium text-white hover:bg-[#006e32] md:py-4 md:px-10 md:text-lg font-mono dark:bg-yellow-400 dark:text-black dark:hover:bg-yellow-500 transition-colors"
->
-  Submit Your Idea
-</a>
+                  <Link
+                    href="mailto:aossie.oss@gmail.com"
+                    className="inline-block rounded-md border border-transparent bg-[#00843D] px-8 py-3 text-base font-medium text-white hover:bg-[#006e32] md:py-4 md:px-10 md:text-lg font-mono dark:bg-yellow-400 dark:text-black dark:hover:bg-yellow-500 transition-colors"
+                  >
+                    Submit Your Idea
+                  </Link>
                 </motion.div>
               </motion.div>
             </Container.Inner>