Hey. Thanks for posting that! I think it makes sense to discuss a bit whether stuff makes or does not make sense.
On Tue, Mar 2, 2010 at 11:06 AM, René Dudfield <[email protected]> wrote: > hello again. > > To start the gsoc ideas list off... > > - port jit to 64 bit (maybe too short for 3 month project, if so start on > ARM after amd64?). Not sure if it's too short. It's too short for core dev 3 month project, but for student it's ideal. > - speed up ctypes wrapper. A bit hard, but also JIT-cooperation. > - GIL removal work. Hard/researchy > - python2.6/2.7/py3k features. > - ctypes bindings for database adaptors (would be good for ironpython, > jython, and even cpython too). that's not strictly pypy-related. I would like such projects to be under PSF umbrella. Also there is a question of maintainability. > - cpython bridge module. Either load pypy as cpython extension or the > otherway around. To allow gradual porting. > - ironclad port to pypy. To allow loading cpython C extensions. eg, > ironpython can run numpy with this. This is probably interesting, might also be a bit hard. > - revive javascript/flex backend. please no :) > - improvements to java/.net backend. Honestly, we had problems with maintability of new backends. Also .net is sort of done (except .net bindings). > - AOT compilation research - to allow compiling to iphone for example. that's research, possibly interesting though. > > I guess this list could also be put on a page looking for sponsors? To give > sponsors something concrete they can pay a contract for. eg, 'approximately > 2-3 months work(24,000 euros) to get X benefit, as well as a logo+link on > our sponsors page... etc.' Sure. Although note that so far we did not get any feedback on sponsoring blog post. > > > Anyway... those are some of the areas I can think of from past discussions. > I'm sure pypy project members have a better idea of what would be good for > gsoc students to work on? How about investigating (again) llvm jit backend? Thanks for starting the discussion! Cheers, fijal _______________________________________________ [email protected] http://codespeak.net/mailman/listinfo/pypy-dev
