Interest_in_GSoC_2025_–_VLAN_Filtering_Software_Br idge_Project

Dear FreeBSD Developers,

I am Prabhat Kumar, an undergraduate student at MNNIT Allahabad, majoring
in Electronics and Communication Engineering. I am interested in
participating in Google Summer of Code 2025 with FreeBSD and would like to
work on the VLAN Filtering Software Bridge project. I have an intermediate
understanding of C programming, networking, data structures, and
algorithms, and I am eager to contribute to FreeBSD.

Before submitting my proposal, I would appreciate guidance on:

   - The current state of VLAN filtering in FreeBSD’s bridge implementation.
   - Any specific performance or functionality improvements expected from
   this project.
   - Existing resources or references that would help me understand
   FreeBSD’s networking stack better.

I would be grateful for any insights or suggestions from the community. If
a mentor is available for this project, I would love to connect and discuss
the scope further.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I'm looking forward to hearing
back from you!

Best regards,
Prabhat Kumar

prabhatmathur9927@gmail.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prabhat-kumar-912837313/