[Python-Dev] Python sprint mechanics

["Martin v. Löwis"]

Tim Peters wrote:
> The more realistically ;-) I try to picture the suggested
> alternatives, the more sensible this one sounds.  Some people at the
> sprint (like me, wrt the Iceland sprint) could volunteer to be
> responsible for checking checkins for appropriateness, and in any case
> everyone subscribed to python-checkins would see what's going on. That's
> a major goodness all by itself, for "more eyeballs" reasons. It should
> be possible to quickly stop anyone abusing the privilege.

I completely agree. Just make sure you master the mechanics of adding
committers.

> However ... speaking as a PSF Director, I wouldn't be comfortable with
> this unless sprinters signed a PSF contribution form beforehand.  Else
> we get code in the PSF repository with clear-as-mud copyright and
> licensing issues.  Having contribution forms in place would also ease
> fears that sprint output might be "subverted" to non-open status.

That would be desirable, indeed. It shouldn't be too difficult to
collect the forms "on site".

Regards,
Martin