The scikit-learn team announces a community sprint on April 1st for improving the Python machine learning library, with in-person and remote participation.
Org-contacts has been moved into the official Org-mode contrib directory, following the author's promotion to committer.
A developer proposes using Google Summer of Code to add Python 3 support to the Django web framework, sharing a personal roadmap and goals.
The article discusses the declining practice of reading open source code and proposes adding direct source links to Python documentation to encourage developers to engage with source.
A preview of PyCon 2011 highlighting great talks, the hallway track, sprints, and urging early registration.
Introducing VCS Translator, an open-source tool to convert commands between different version control systems like Git and Mercurial.
A WordPress plugin that adapts The New York Times' open-source text highlighting and deep linking feature for easy installation and use.
Explores how the nature of technology work at startups has evolved, contrasting traditional hardware-focused ventures with modern software startups leveraging open source.
A proposal for a distributed, community-powered continuous integration system for Python projects, inspired by Test Swarm, to handle complex multi-environment testing.
A Django core developer explains his personal system for prioritizing bug fixes, features, and contributions to the open-source framework.
Announcement for the upcoming scikit-learn coding sprint in Paris, including dates, location, remote participation details, and planned tasks.
Implementation of the Desktop Notification Specification for Emacs, allowing simple desktop notifications with full protocol support.
A developer creates a Valentine's Day-themed game about a geek avoiding girls using traps and a time machine.
Compares the committer models and development processes of three Python projects: Unladen Swallow, PyPy, and Django.
A satirical take on becoming a 'superstar' developer is contrasted with genuine advice for becoming a truly productive 10x programmer.
Explores how open source software development embodies a perfect form of democracy through the power of forking and community consent.
Explores the Transitive Grace Period Public Licence, a software license allowing temporary proprietary use of improvements before open-sourcing.
A developer's 2009 year-end review, highlighting top ASP.NET MVC and performance posts, open-source projects, and tech presentations.
A guide on how to file effective bug reports and feature requests for open-source software projects, using Django as an example.
A guide for developers on setting up a development environment and contributing patches to the Mercurial version control system.
