On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 12:00 PM, Steve Holden <st...@holdenweb.com> wrote: ...snip >> > Given the amount of interest this thread has generated I can't help > wondering why it isn't more prominent in python.org content. Is the > developer community completely disjoint with the web content editor > community?
Yes. > If there is such a disconnect we should think about remedying it: a > large "Python 2 or 3?" button could link to a reasoned discussion of the > pros and cons as evinced in this thread. That way people will end up > with the right version more often (and be writing Python 2 that will > more easily migrate to Python 3, if they cannot yet use 3). Yes; the website needs to change. > There seems to be a perception that the PSF can help fund developments, > and indeed Jesse Noller has made a small start with his sprint funding > proposal (which now has some funding behind it). I think if it is to do > so the Foundation will have to look for substantial new funding. I do > not currently understand where this funding would come from, and would > like to tap your developer creativity in helping to define how the > Foundation can effectively commit more developer time to Python. The good news is that I've already had a few potential companies approach me to inquire as to the possibility of sponsoring porting sprints for specific itches they have. I am going to continue to encourage this on my end, as well as redirecting them to direct PSF donations as they arise. I suspect; if we were to keep pushing the concept of sponsored sprints / bounties on Python 3 library porting, we could see things pick up donation wise. I've long suspected that there are companies out there who do have funds, but lack a target, and don't see a general PSF donation as directly beneficial to their goals (although we will continue to work to convince them otherwise). > GSoC and GHOP are great examples, but there is plenty of room for all > sorts of initiatives that result in development opportunities. I'd like > to help. Quick, off the seat of my pants idea - let's start by encouraging and advertising sponsored sprints in the vein I've outlined in my existing approved proposal. Once we know how to allow companies to donate directly into a fund for direct improvement / porting, we provide them a target which allows them to see measurable outcomes. Just a thought Jesse _______________________________________________ Python-Dev mailing list Python-Dev@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-dev Unsubscribe: http://mail.python.org/mailman/options/python-dev/archive%40mail-archive.com
