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# How many "critical"-level open issues are there? |
# How many "critical"-level open issues are there? |
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== Goal #4: |
== Goal #4: practice using version control == |
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Mercurial is the distributed version control system Python uses to manages changes to its code. |
Mercurial is the distributed version control system Python uses to manages changes to its code. |
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If you have not used Mercurial before, please go through this tutorial: http://hginit.com/ |
If you have not used Mercurial before, please go through this tutorial: http://hginit.com/ |
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== Goal #5: creating patches == |
== Goal #5: practice creating patches == |
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Code changes are represented in a concise and standard format called a "diff". <tt>patch</tt> is a utility which applies a "diff" to someone else's copy of the code. |
Code changes are represented in a concise and standard format called a "diff". <tt>patch</tt> is a utility which applies a "diff" to someone else's copy of the code. |
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= Part II: contributing to Python = |
= Part II: contributing to Python = |
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== Goal #1: join the mailing list == |
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Join the Python core-mentorship mailing list and introduce yourself: https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/core-mentorship. |
Join the Python core-mentorship mailing list and introduce yourself: https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/core-mentorship. |
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== Goal #2: read the developer guide == |
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Read the Python developer guide: http://docs.python.org/devguide/ |
Read the Python developer guide: http://docs.python.org/devguide/ |
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Create an account on the Python bug tracker: http://bugs.python.org/ |
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== Goal #3: submit a Python patch == |
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Submit a patch for a Python bug (see the next section for help getting started) |
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Submit a patch for a Python bug. |
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== Goal #4: start working on your application == |
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Let the core mentorship mailing list know that you've submitted your patch and are ready to work on your application. We'll craft an application together for a project that fits your background and interests and what you want to learn this summer! |
Let the core mentorship mailing list know that you've submitted your patch and are ready to work on your application. We'll craft an application together for a project that fits your background and interests and what you want to learn this summer! |
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