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+## Code Sprints
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+* See [[Sprint Schedules|MapnikCodeSprint]] 
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+## Google Summer of Code*
+
+* 2011: [[GSOC2011]]
+* 2010: [[GSOC2010]]
+ 
+## Development Ideas and Topics
+
+* [[DeveloperTopics]] is a sandbox for discussing Mapnik development
+
+## Releases and Packaging
+
+* [[MapnikReleaseSteps]] - Checklist developers keep and follow for each release
+* [[PackageBuilding]] - resources for learning about Mapnik packages
+
+## Resources for Contributing
+
+* Developers list: http://lists.berlios.de/mailman/listinfo/mapnik-devel
+* [OpenStreetMap Tickets](http://trac.openstreetmap.org/query?status=new&status=assigned&status=reopened&component=mapnik&order=id&desc=1) relating to the use of Mapnik
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