[Foss4g2009] Code Sprint

[Cameron Shorter]

I'm very strongly against having a code sprint before FOSS4G.
Before FOSS4G the Organising Committee will be flat out fixing last 
minute details and won't have time to support the Code Sprint as well. 
Either the code sprint, or the main event will suffer.

So while I can see the merits to attendees of having the code sprint 
first, in practice, it puts too much risk on the main event. (We also 
might find we have some extra $$ left over from the conference, which 
could be splashed around the code sprint).

Tim Bowden wrote:
> On Fri, 2008-10-10 at 23:21 -0700, Dave Patton wrote:
>   
>> On 2008/10/10 9:23 PM, Tim Bowden wrote:
>>
>>     
>>> The feeling I got from talking to ppl in Cape Town was that at least 3
>>> days is required.  Some will do 4 days if it's offered, but 3 is less
>>> risky and probably enough to meet most objectives.
>>>
>>> I'd strongly favour Wed - Fri before the conf proper.
>>>       
>> Assume for the moment that we have Workshops on Tuesday,
>> and that the plan is for a "3-day Code Sprint".
>>
>> What about the idea of having it be Sat - Mon before
>> the conference? That would still leave the option of
>> groups discussing further work during the week(e.g.
>> in a BOF; at the bar), and continuing the following
>> weekend(perhaps in a less formal arrangement than
>> the prior weekend). Is that 'less risky' than doing
>> Wed - Fri, which enforces a break for some people
>> that either they may not want, or may not be a long
>> enough break for what they want to do?
>>     
>
> Lets take it to discuss.  Them's the people that will be impacted.
>
> Regards,
> Tim
>
>   


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