[Foss4g2009] Code Sprint

[Tim Bowden]

Original reply went to Dave only :-(  Trying again.

On Sun, 2008-10-12 at 10:52 -0700, Dave Patton wrote:
> On 2008/10/12 4:05 AM, Cameron Shorter wrote:
> > I'm very strongly against having a code sprint before FOSS4G.
> 
> > 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).
> 
> A)
> We don't have to decide the "before vs after" now.

We can't leave it too long.  There will be some who will be booking
flights sooner rather than later.  There were a few this year who got
caught out not being able to attend the sprint because they'd booked
flights before the date was finalised.  It would be good not to repeat
this mistake.

> B)
> You won't know about "money left over" that soon
> after the conference, but you should have a good
> idea weeks before the conference.
> C)
> Maybe someone(local, or Jody?) will volunteer to
> coordinate the Code Sprint, leaving the OC members
> to deal with other issues.
> D)

Yes, that would help a lot but we would still need to be on top of what
is happening, particularly if we end up having an out of town experience
(get the feeling I'm gunning for this one?!).

> It doesn't have to be 'either before or after' or
> 'with a break or not'. We will likely have multiple
> BOF sessions, so it may be possible to provide the
> foundation for multiple variations of "the Code Sprint",
> and let the coordinator work it out with the various
> groups how it will take place. Maybe an 'official Code
> Sprint', that is advertised in conference material,
> immediately after the conference, but as the time draws
> nearer, perhaps add more "Code Sprint time", such as
> on the weekend before the conference.

Sounds interesting (and I mean that in a very positive way!) but the
more we can tie it down early the less there is to worry about at the
time.  The sooner we can get some commitment from punters for the Code
Sprint, the better, though I fear many will make a last minute decision
as usual.

Regards,
Tim

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