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| This work in progress is developped to gather and write an article, to be published for example in PythonPapers, to promote and advertise the EuroPython conference. | See ["EuroPython2007"] for the attendee conference Wiki. |
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| The editor of [http://pythonpapers.org The Python Papers] wrote recently to the EuroPython mailing list: | This work in progress is developed to gather and write an article, to be published for example in PythonPapers, to promote and advertise the EuroPython conference. |
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| I am the editor-in-chief of The Python Papers (http://pythonpapers.org), a Python magazine created by a noncommercial group of enthusiasts. I am currently contacting various conference organisers about the possibilities of collaboration. Our next edition is due out in May, which is a little before EuroPython 2007 is scheduled for. | The editor of [http://pythonpapers.org The Python Papers] wrote recently to the EuroPython mailing list (see [http://mail.python.org/pipermail/europython/2007-February/006226.html the archived message] for more details). |
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| I thought you might like to contribute an article covering the event to let people know more about it. It would also be good to include any information about last years' event, some selected photos etc. | == Comments and Reactions == |
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| Additionally, in our next edition we will be including a review of python papers and articles published in the last year. Where we have access to conference proceedings, we will try to select a few articles for inclusion in this effort. Going forward, it would be great to have people nominate and vote for favourite articles. I was unable to find the proceedings of EuroPython 2006. Would it be possible to have access to this? | DavidBoddie [http://mail.python.org/pipermail/europython/2007-March/006237.html answered] suggesting Flickr as a source of pictures, with the permission of photographers to be sought: |
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| The PyCon committee has also graciously sponsored some bag inserts advertising the Python Papers to attendees. Would something similar be possible for EuroPython 2007? | * http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=europython+2006&m=tags * http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=europython+2006&m=text |
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| = Comments and reactions = | Other resources were pointed out: |
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| PaulBoddie answered: | * [http://indico.cern.ch/conferenceDisplay.py?confId=44 EuroPython 2006 at CERN conference site] |
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| It might be interesting to take a look at the photos on Flickr and contact the photographers whose photos you like to ask for their permission to use them: | HorstJens, author of several pictures on flickr about EuroPython2006 [http://mail.python.org/pipermail/europython/2007-March/006243.html answered positively about their use]. |
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| Assuming you're successful, some of these photos should complement quite nicely what Nicolas is proposing to write. | Now in its sixth year, EuroPython - known more formally as the European Python and Zope conference - moves on once again. Upholding the EuroPython tradition of helping European Python users and others to learn more about Python and its uses, the conference is also a great opportunity to become acquainted with different parts of the European continent. This year, EuroPython descends upon Vilnius, the capital city of Lithuania, calling it home from Monday 9th July until Wednesday 11th July 2007. Although the programme for this year's conference has yet to be finalised, reports and materials from last year's highly successful event may be persuasive for those considering making EuroPython 2007 part of their schedule. |
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| The CERN conference site is available for anyone to access: | EuroPython 2006 was held at one of Europe's most significant scientific sites: CERN (the European laboratory for particle physics research) in Geneva, Switzerland. With superb facilities and a rich programme of highly informative, entertaining and inspiring talks, along with an unparalleled backdrop of seriously big (and historic) scientific hardware, the conference proved to be as memorable as those in previous years. As anticipated, Python's benevolent dictator for life, Guido van Rossum, provided one of the conference keynotes, choosing to focus on Python 3000 and the road ahead for the language. The other keynote provided fresh insights from a different perspective on computing, with the legendary figure of Alan Kay (personal computing and Smalltalk pioneer), unable to attend in person, appearing via a video link on the big screen in CERN's main auditorium. Presenting a selection of demonstrations and insights into the role of computing technology in the education of younger children, he highlighted the One Laptop Per Child project and its high Python content as an opportunity to introduce children to a more interactive and inquisitive form of learning than is often employed in schools around the world. |
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| http://indico.cern.ch/conferenceDisplay.py?confId=44 | Many other informative talks and presentations were held, of course, demonstrating Python's suitability in a wide range of environments, from the almost obligatory Web programming theme through graphical user interface development, collaborative and personal information management applications (including Indico, the basis for EuroPython's conference management site), and on to more hardened technical themes such as version control, scientific computing and visualisation. Talks about Python and its implementations were not excluded, and the European Union-funded PyPy project (amongst other groups) maintained a presence after the official end of proceedings in order to encourage participation in the project through an activity known to practitioners as "sprinting": focused collaboration on a project involving experts and beginners alike with the aim of making improvements, raising levels of expertise, and providing hands-on experience to new recruits. |
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| The timetable and speaker list pages available from that page are particularly useful. |
Of course, EuroPython is not just about talks and sprints. As is often noted by attendees at conferences like EuroPython, the social aspects of such a gathering can often provide unforeseen value in the conversations and discussions which take place between talks or at (or after) the planned social events of the conference. Spontaneous and seemingly inconsequential chat can reveal details of fellow participants' expertise or experiences that would not be exposed through the talk programme. Thus important contacts could be made or, at the very least, valuable knowledge might be exchanged just by being at the conference and not necessarily attending any of the talks - not that such an extreme approach is recommended in any way! |
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| HorstJens, author of several pictures on flickr about EuroPython2006 answered positively about their use. = Article write up = |
Registration for EuroPython 2007 should already be open by the time you read this, and for those not already convinced of a journey to Lithuania this July, a talk schedule should be available in the near future. With luck, you will be able to peruse the final list of talks for a few days and still be able to register early for the conference, earning yourself a discount on the registration fee. Find out more and start planning your trip on the EuroPython Web site: http://www.europython.org/ |
EuroPython 2007 Python Papers Article
See ["EuroPython2007"] for the attendee conference Wiki.
This work in progress is developed to gather and write an article, to be published for example in PythonPapers, to promote and advertise the EuroPython conference.
Context
The editor of [http://pythonpapers.org The Python Papers] wrote recently to the EuroPython mailing list (see [http://mail.python.org/pipermail/europython/2007-February/006226.html the archived message] for more details).
Comments and Reactions
DavidBoddie [http://mail.python.org/pipermail/europython/2007-March/006237.html answered] suggesting Flickr as a source of pictures, with the permission of photographers to be sought:
Other resources were pointed out:
[http://indico.cern.ch/conferenceDisplay.py?confId=44 EuroPython 2006 at CERN conference site]
HorstJens, author of several pictures on flickr about EuroPython2006 [http://mail.python.org/pipermail/europython/2007-March/006243.html answered positively about their use].
Article Draft
Now in its sixth year, EuroPython - known more formally as the European Python and Zope conference - moves on once again. Upholding the EuroPython tradition of helping European Python users and others to learn more about Python and its uses, the conference is also a great opportunity to become acquainted with different parts of the European continent. This year, EuroPython descends upon Vilnius, the capital city of Lithuania, calling it home from Monday 9th July until Wednesday 11th July 2007. Although the programme for this year's conference has yet to be finalised, reports and materials from last year's highly successful event may be persuasive for those considering making EuroPython 2007 part of their schedule.
EuroPython 2006 was held at one of Europe's most significant scientific sites: CERN (the European laboratory for particle physics research) in Geneva, Switzerland. With superb facilities and a rich programme of highly informative, entertaining and inspiring talks, along with an unparalleled backdrop of seriously big (and historic) scientific hardware, the conference proved to be as memorable as those in previous years. As anticipated, Python's benevolent dictator for life, Guido van Rossum, provided one of the conference keynotes, choosing to focus on Python 3000 and the road ahead for the language. The other keynote provided fresh insights from a different perspective on computing, with the legendary figure of Alan Kay (personal computing and Smalltalk pioneer), unable to attend in person, appearing via a video link on the big screen in CERN's main auditorium. Presenting a selection of demonstrations and insights into the role of computing technology in the education of younger children, he highlighted the One Laptop Per Child project and its high Python content as an opportunity to introduce children to a more interactive and inquisitive form of learning than is often employed in schools around the world.
Many other informative talks and presentations were held, of course, demonstrating Python's suitability in a wide range of environments, from the almost obligatory Web programming theme through graphical user interface development, collaborative and personal information management applications (including Indico, the basis for EuroPython's conference management site), and on to more hardened technical themes such as version control, scientific computing and visualisation. Talks about Python and its implementations were not excluded, and the European Union-funded PyPy project (amongst other groups) maintained a presence after the official end of proceedings in order to encourage participation in the project through an activity known to practitioners as "sprinting": focused collaboration on a project involving experts and beginners alike with the aim of making improvements, raising levels of expertise, and providing hands-on experience to new recruits.
Of course, EuroPython is not just about talks and sprints. As is often noted by attendees at conferences like EuroPython, the social aspects of such a gathering can often provide unforeseen value in the conversations and discussions which take place between talks or at (or after) the planned social events of the conference. Spontaneous and seemingly inconsequential chat can reveal details of fellow participants' expertise or experiences that would not be exposed through the talk programme. Thus important contacts could be made or, at the very least, valuable knowledge might be exchanged just by being at the conference and not necessarily attending any of the talks - not that such an extreme approach is recommended in any way!
Registration for EuroPython 2007 should already be open by the time you read this, and for those not already convinced of a journey to Lithuania this July, a talk schedule should be available in the near future. With luck, you will be able to peruse the final list of talks for a few days and still be able to register early for the conference, earning yourself a discount on the registration fee. Find out more and start planning your trip on the EuroPython Web site: http://www.europython.org/