[pypy-dev] PyPy sprint in Leipzig, Germany (June 22-27)

[Armin Rigo]

Leipzig PyPy sprint June 22 - 27, 2012
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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/people.txt.

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.