| | 1 | = Django sprint at !EuroPython 2008 = |
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| | 3 | We'll be holding another Django sprint at [http://www.europython.org "EuroPython 2008"] in Vilnius, Lithuania. And at the same time worldwide through IRC. The sprint days are from thursday july 10th until saturday july 12th. |
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| | 5 | This sprint will be focussed on getting the newforms-admin branch ready to be merged into trunk (see: [http://groups.google.com/group/django-developers/browse_frm/thread/5ce124e7526dad/8938860cda0d4895 "this thread on google groups"]). More details will be posted here and announced on django-dev as we get closer to the time of the sprint. |
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| | 7 | == What is a sprint? == |
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| | 9 | Basically, a Django sprint is an excuse for people to focus their undivided attention, for a set time frame, on improving Django. It's a focused, scheduled effort to fix bugs, add new features and improve documentation. |
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| | 11 | Anybody, anywhere around the world, can participate and contribute. (See the "How to contribute" section below for details.) Most contributors will be at their own homes/schools/workplaces, but a number of people will gather together in person for camaraderie, improved communication and the other benefits of face-to-face interaction. |
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| | 13 | If you've never contributed to Django before, this is the perfect chance for you to chip in. |
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| | 15 | == How to contribute == |
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| | 17 | It's easy: Pick something to work on and do it. All sorts of tasks are available, from hard-core hacking to improving documentation to fixing small bugs. |
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| | 19 | Volunteers looking to get an early start should take a look at the SprintIdeas page. |
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| | 21 | == Preparing for the sprint == |
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| | 23 | Here are a few easy things you can do ahead of time to make sure your time is spent effectively: |
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| | 25 | * Read our [http://www.djangoproject.com/documentation/contributing/ "Contributing to Django" document]. |
| | 26 | * [http://www.djangoproject.com/documentation/install/#installing-the-development-version Install the "trunk" version of Django] (aka the Django development version). |
| | 27 | * [http://www.djangoproject.com/accounts/register/ Create an account in our ticket system]. This will allow you to claim tickets you're working on. |
| | 28 | * Familiarize yourself with our [http://code.djangoproject.com/wiki/Reports ticket system and reports]. |
| | 29 | * Get an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Relay_Chat IRC] client, so that you can join us in the channel [irc://irc.freenode.net/django-sprint #django-sprint] on Freenode. |
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| | 31 | == Attendees == |
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| | 33 | If you plan to participate in the sprint, please add your name below: |
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| | 35 | === At !EuroPython (Vilnius, 10-07 - 12-07) === |
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| | 37 | * Remco Wendt (10-07 - 12-07) |
| | 38 | * Jannis Leidel |
| | 39 | * Andrew Durdin |
| | 40 | * Nicolas Lara |
| | 41 | * Ahik Man |
| | 42 | * Ville Säävuori |
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| | 44 | === Online === |