power to the people: transforming government with open source

Transforming Government with Open Source

Power to the People

Kaitlin DevineDirector of Engineering

Who is this person?

@kaitlinbdevinekaitlin.devine@gsa.gov

Previously of

Our Mission

to build a government that …

creates products based on needs,

or excellent tools and services

, and for less

How Does 18F Work in the Open?

Unexpected Benefits

What Did We Learn?

How Does 18F Work in the Open?

Unexpected Benefits

What Did We Learn?

API First Strategy

Public slack channels

Our Code of Conduct

Public guides for most things we do

… including our interview process

Document our deploys

“Footprint Discovery” by Jackel51927 on Flickr, CC BY-SA

How Does 18F Work in the Open?

Unexpected Benefits

What Did We Learn?

Easier Onboarding!

“Star Paper Chain” by judy_jowers on Flickr

Hiring a Diverse Workforce

Alexandre Dulaunoy on Flickr, CC BY-SA

Launching is Easier!!!

Backup From the Public

How Does 18F Work in the Open?

Unexpected Benefits

What Did We Learn?

Thanks, but no thanks

#1: Not Willing to Go Open Source?

#2: Citizens Will Actually Contribute!

First outside commit before it even launched officially!

#3: Protect Yourself With a Code of Conduct

#4: Invest in Your Content!

Thanks!!@kaitlinbdevinekaitlin.devine@gsa.gov