Matt Croydon::Postneo

Category: Python

  • SimPy

    David Mertz at IBM DeveloperWorks covers SimPy, a Python simulation package:

    The stochastic behavior of real-world systems is often difficult to understand or predict. Sometimes it is possible rigorously to demonstrate statistical properties of systems, such as average, worst-case, and best-case performance features. But at other times, pitfalls of concrete designs only become evident when you actually run (or simulate) a system. In this article, David takes a look at SimPy, a Python package that allows you to very easily create models of discrete event systems.

    [via NewsForge]

  • PyCon DC 2003 Buzz

    Lots of buzz at the PyCon DC 2003 wiki.  There’s also quite a bit going across the wire on the mailing list, but all the major info is migrating quite nicely to the wiki.

    This is shaping up to be an awesome conference.  It will hopefully cost less than $200 to register (great idea, keep it cheap!)  I’m doing my best to spread the word.  If you have any suggestions for specific tracks that you’d like to see at the con, or specific topics covered, email me or the pycon list or feel free to contribute to the wiki.

    I live just outside of DC, so attending this con is a no-brainer for me.  I know that there are lots of Python bloggers out there (you know who you are), and I’m sure that I can organize some kind of blogger-related extracurricular activities.  If you’re reading this and are planning to attend, get in touch with me so that we can start to get things together.  Steve and the guys plan to make sure the place is lit up with 802.11b, so don’t be shy.

    If you’re looking to keep hotel prices low, you can stay at a hotel out in the ‘burbs and take advantage of the metro system.  If you’re flying, Regan National Airport (DCA) is on the metro system.  If you’re taking the train, Union Station is on the metro system.

  • PyCon DC 2003

    PyCon 2003 is happening in the Washington, DC area March 26-28.  The Call for Papers has been extended to January 15th, so let’s make sure we get some Python blogger representation at this conference.  If only traveling around the world was non-trivial, we might convince Phil to write something up.  What about the pyBloggers stateside such as Mark, Rael, Sam and others?  Or the bloggers that dabble in Python enough to get themselves in trouble while producing really cool stuff?

    I’m getting a really good vibe about this conference.  I don’t remember planning to attend any other conferences with a wiki.  There will also be development sprints a few days before the con, and it looks like they’re going to also include some lightning talks.

    I’lm going to see if there is anything that I can do to help out the con, as I live just outside of DC.  If anyone out there is involved with it, drop me a line.