= Django testing sprint in Tel-Aviv, Israel, and online (IRC), on Sunday, August 17, 2008, 10:00 (UTC+03) =

We'll be holding a Django testing sprint in Tel-Aviv University campus, Schreiber building, room 319,
on Sunday, August 17, 2008. 
See [http://www2.tau.ac.il/map/unimapl1.asp map].
If attendees are interested, we can also carry the sprint over to Monday.

This sprint will focus on testing the 1.0-rc release (see [VersionOneRoadmap#schedule 1.0 roadmap]).  
More details will be posted here and announced on django-dev as we get closer to the sprint.

See [http://whatsup.org.il/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6107 announcement in Whatsup] (the local portal; Hebrew), and [http://hamakor.org.il/pipermail/python-il/2008-August/000101.html discussion on Python-IL] (mailing-list; English; gatewayed to Gmane, IIRC?).

== What's a sprint? How do I participate? ==

See [wiki:Sprints] for information about how sprints work, how you can participate, etc.

Anybody, anywhere around the world, can participate and contribute. We'll be gathering in person in Tel-Aviv, but if you can't make it you can also participate through IRC.
Knowing python really helps; here's a [http://www.python.org/doc/2.5.2/tut/node3.html simple tutorial].

This sprint will examine the behavior of Django players to test if '''1.0 release candidate''' is ready.  
We will focus on two types of users: first timers and experienced users. First timers can either show up or use IRC to get instant help from the experts.

=== Tasks for experienced Django users ===

 * Refactoring an existing project to 1.0 rc
 * Start a fresh project on top of 1.0 rc
 * Set up a day of work with a friend and help her as she learns django 1.0 rc
 
=== For the less experienced ===

 * We'll give Q&D introductions to Python, Web programming, etc, if beginners want any.
 * We'll study Django (critically, in-depth), mapping the territory, "using the source, Luke", experimenting, and telling the world about it all.
 * Gain experience in using lots and lots of tools while working...

And, of course, all must have fun. This is absolutely required.

== Attendance ==

Do come! And bring your geeky friends, too. 
T'will be a great opportunity to learn, discuss and code with some kick-ass Django and Python experts. (Well, at least one. ;o)
And lots of fun!

If you plan to participate in the sprint, add your name to the [#Roster roster] below.

== Roster ==

So that everyone knows who'll be there, please add your name below along with the day(s) you're interested in attending.

=== In Tel-Aviv ===

 * Benny Daon (Sunday & Monday)
 * Meir Kriheli (Sunday, not sure about Monday)
 * Golan Derazon 
 * Ilan (anytime, anywhere)
 * Ahik Man (Sunday)
 * Guy Arieli (Sunday)
 * Udi Bauman (Sunday, only from noon)
 * Eliran Itzhak (anytime, anywhere, beginner)
 * Alon Levy (Sunday afternoon)
 * Idan Gazit (Sunday all day, beginner)
 * Omer Tabach (Sunday afternoon, beginner)

=== Worldwide, through IRC ===

 * channel #django-sprint on Freenode. 

=== Supporters ===

 * rimon from isoc.org.il - inspiration and contacts
 * eddiea from tau.ac.il - helping us with the physical and network location

== Equipment ==

 * Portable?
 * Snacks, caffeine, chocolate, et al
 * Camera
 * Hat and high spirits. (Hat's optional.)

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