Project Open Source

What is open source?

Free and Open Source Software (FOSS), is publicly available code that does not charge users a purchase or licensing fee for use, modification, or redistribution. Some FOSS include terms associated with how the software can be used, but is open to be administered and maintained by a variety entities rather than a single vendor.

FOSS is useful when identifying a solution to a problem.

Some of the different kinds of open source projects you may encounter

1. Coding a new app or tool from scratch
2. Adapting existing libraries and frameworks for your needs
3. Using and maintaining open source software

Where is open source used?

• The Department of Defense
• 18F
• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
• Outside of government, companies support open source languages and libraries and communities work together to build out shared infrastructure like Cloud Foundry