The Civic Technology Community
Civic technology is built by a community as much as it is built by code. The practitioners, developers, government officials, researchers, and engaged citizens who participate in civic technology form a network of shared knowledge and collaborative effort that makes the entire field possible.
This section serves as a gateway to community participation. The civic technology community welcomes contributors at every level of experience and from every professional background. Software developers contribute code and technical expertise. Government professionals share their knowledge of public service operations and procurement. Designers improve the usability of civic tools. Writers produce documentation and case studies. Advocates push for policy changes that support open approaches.
Getting involved can take many forms: contributing to open source projects, participating in local civic hacking events, sharing experiences on community forums, attending conferences and meetups, or simply spreading awareness of civic technology within your own organization. The community grows stronger with each new participant, and the tools and practices it produces improve as more diverse perspectives are brought to bear on the challenges of government technology.