[Python-Dev] Python Library Support in 3.x (Was: email package status in 3.X)

[Jesse Noller]

On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 12:00 PM, Steve Holden <steve at holdenweb.com> wrote:
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> 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