PyPI Security and Accessibility Q1 2019 Request for Proposals period opens.
The Python Software Foundation Packaging Working Group has applied for and received a commitment from the Open Technology Fund to fulfill a contract via their Core Infrastructure Fund . The Python Package Index (PyPI) is a foundational component of the Python ecosystem and broader computer software and technology landscape. This project aims to improve the security and accessibility of PyPI for all users worldwide, whether they are direct users, like project maintainers and pip install ers, or indirect users. The impact of this work will be highly visible and improve crucial features of the service. We plan to begin the project in January 2019. Because of the size of the project, funding has been allocated to secure one or more contractors to complete the development, testing, verification, and assist in the rollout of necessary features. Timeline Date Milestone 2018-11-19 Request for Proposal period opens. 2018-12-...