Lessons Learned from Code.gov: The U.S. Federal Government's Open Source Program Office

Explore lessons learned from the creation and implementation of Code.gov, the U.S. federal government's Open Source Program Office (OSPO) and technical platform. Gain insights from former Director Dr. Joseph Castle and lead engineer Sara Cope as they share their four-year experience, from policy inception to execution. Discover the challenges and successes of establishing an OSPO, educating federal agencies on source code management, preparing code for open-source publication, and fostering a community across government, industry, and academia. Learn about the development and management of the technical platform, and examine examples of successful open-source projects that attracted significant communities and contributions. This 41-minute conference talk provides valuable knowledge for those interested in government transparency, open-source initiatives, and large-scale organizational change in software development practices.