Re: "Truck Factor" of wxPython?

The anti-truck factor (i.e. the ambulance factor) would be you-tube
tutorial videos or effbot or source code with more explanatory comments
then actual code. Also tool installation and project build scripts can be
confusing or hurdles to people who would help if they weren't loaded with
acronyms and abbreviations in spades.

For example imagine if there was but ONE link to install a wxPheonix
developer environment, instead of pip -install -u blabla yadda yadda, but
first install certain version of Python with an up-to-date pip and know
Github, be aware of proper OS downloads and potential conflicts for
multiple projects (virtualenv), download, read and study the demo code,
etc. etc.

To pull in new people you need interesting things, such as what
-current/new- apps are using the "project". Take a look at how MMORPG.com
does this with new games for example. The Unity Engine and Blender lure new
talent by showcasing things selectively, kinda of like a
Message-Of-The-Day. Panda3D and BoaConstructor started that way but never
showcases anything new. So those two projects look like zombies.

Python itself is a good example of how to have a high truck factor. Guido
gained a title, BDFL, but intentionally receeded to let the "generals" of
the time step forward. This leaves Python as a project with a leader but
whom is not himself the "lead", there is a foundation with "leads" a.k.a
"experts".

I believe the forums for wxPython and the fact that Robin contributes to it
and zetcode and "The mouse vs. the python" blog and the books and the
project's target functionality keeps wxPython alive. I think the AUI/AGW
gave wxPython a shot of adrenaline, Pubsub lengthified wxPython, and I had
hopes that Editra would draw a crowd.

I agree though that ever newer sparklies (aka fancy widgets or tools) are
useful to attract or inspire new contributors.

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