Leipzig PyPy sprint June 22 - 27, 2012 ====================================== The next PyPy sprint will be held --- for the first time in a while --- in a place where we haven't been so far: Leipzig, Germany, at the Python Academy's Teaching Center. It will take place from the 22nd to the 27th of June 2012, before EuroPython. Thanks to Mike Müller for organizing it! .. Python Academy: http://www.python-academy.com/ This is a fully public sprint, everyone is welcome to join us. All days are full sprint days, so it is recommended to arrive the 21st and leave the 28th. Topics and goals ---------------- Open. Here are some goals: - numpy: progress towards completing the ``numpypy`` module; try to use it in real code - stm: progress on Transactional Memory; try out the ``transaction`` module on real code. - jit optimizations: there are a number of optimizations we can still try out or refactor. - work on various, more efficient data structures for Python language. A good example would be lazy string slicing/concatenation or more efficient objects. - any other PyPy-related topic is fine too. Location -------- Python Academy Leipzig, Germany. http://www.python-academy.com/center/find.html Thanks to Mike Müller for inviting us. The room holds 8 - 12 people depending how much space each individual needs. Drinks, snacks and a simple lunch, e.g. pizza or other fast food is provided. Dinner would be extra. Some accommodations: http://www.python-academy.com/center/accommodation.html Pretty much all hotels and hostels in the city center are fine too. The tram needs only 16 minutes from the central station to the Academy location. Grants ------ For students, we have the possibility to support some costs via PyPy funds. Additionally, we can support you applying for grants from the PSF and other sources. Registration ------------ If you'd like to come, please *sign up* either by announcing yourself on the pypy-dev mailing list, or by directly adding yourself to the list of people: https://bitbucket.org/pypy/extradoc/raw/extradoc/sprintinfo/leipzig2012/peop.... We need to have a head count for the organization. If you are new to the project please drop a note about your interests and post any questions.