Foundation for Public Code · @publiccode
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Open source projects are the unsung heroes of today's digital age. By understanding their importance and ensuring they thrive, we can guarantee a more secure and innovative future for everyone.

Do you

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Last updated 1 year ago

Foundation for Public Code · @publiccode
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Every single day, many talented programmers tirelessly work behind the scenes to ensure the smooth functioning of our government, using open source.

Having more passionate individuals in our public institutions will help.

In the eleventh episode of "Let's talk about public code," we talked to Gijs Hillenius about policy for open source in the EU, its development and more. Listen: podcast.publiccode.net/e/11-gi

It's our , , , .

#WhyWednesday #OpenSource #govtech #firesouls #software #tech #government

Last updated 1 year ago

Foundation for Public Code · @publiccode
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Governance and technology are intertwined, and digital public infrastructure is changing the way we live and work.

It's and we are talking about the need for more accountable, open and sustainable digital public goods.

#WhyWednesday #digitalpublic #governance #technology #OpenSource #publiccode

Last updated 2 years ago

Foundation for Public Code · @publiccode
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Don't let your code go to waste!

Here are four good reasons you should create reusable and portable code

It enables others to

1. Reuse it
2. Test it
3. Improve it
4. Contribute those improvements back

At the end, It's better quality code for everyone.

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Last updated 2 years ago

Foundation for Public Code · @publiccode
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Foundation for Public Code · @publiccode
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Even though Open Source can help government agencies cut costs, improve efficiencies and boost innovation, why do some agencies still find it difficult to incorporate this practice into their workflow?

Your thoughts

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Last updated 2 years ago

Foundation for Public Code · @publiccode
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On Wednesdays, we remind ourselves why this work is important to us.

Over the years, one of the things that has stood out for us is how inspires collaborations to address inequities in civic tech.

#collaboration #OpenSource #WhyWednesday #publiccode

Last updated 2 years ago

Foundation for Public Code · @publiccode
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Every government is going through right now, but there are way more governments than technologists and programmers that can help with that.

Here is one of our reasons for being.

Share yours in the poll

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Last updated 2 years ago

Foundation for Public Code · @publiccode
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It's good practice to feed the giant on whose shoulders you're standing. We all need to keep the spirit and say if I benefit from this, I should give back so this can keep moving forward

Stephen Senkomago Musoke

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Last updated 2 years ago

Foundation for Public Code · @publiccode
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On Wednesdays, we introspect and ask the "Why" questions.

Why should anyone care about having our governments build software in the open?

Why are we doing this work, building this community, and collaborating?

Because it matters. You. This.

All of this.



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Last updated 2 years ago