power to the people: transforming government with open source
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Transforming Government with Open Source
Power to the People
Kaitlin DevineDirector of Engineering
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!
[email protected]@gsa.gov