A technical analysis of U.S. federal .gov domains, tracking changes in security, CMS usage, and open source adoption over a decade.
A former US Digital Service engineer shares two key lessons on government tech impact and the value of meaningful work, even when it risks burnout.
A former Presidential Innovation Fellow shares five core principles for successful government IT projects, focusing on culture, user needs, and modern development.
Explains the distinct missions and approaches of two U.S. government tech modernization groups: 18F and the U.S. Digital Service (USDS).
A critique of government agency workplace culture, listing 19 reasons why technologists avoid public sector jobs and offering solutions.
Five best practices for engaging external communities in open source projects, particularly within government or large organizations.
A developer's personal account of joining the US Digital Service at the VA to improve government technology and serve veterans, with a call for others to contribute.
Analyzes the cultural and technological barriers to modern software development practices in government IT, contrasting it with the private sector.
A former government developer and attorney analyzes outdated federal IT workflows and advocates for adopting modern, open-source practices and updating laws.
Explains the role of a Government Evangelist at GitHub, focusing on helping government agencies adopt open source software and practices.
A guide for government attorneys on open source software licensing, covering common licenses, legal issues, and best practices for agency participation.
Argues that successful government tech innovation depends more on changing bureaucratic culture than on implementing new technology.
A Presidential Innovation Fellow shares 10 key lessons on driving tech innovation within government, focusing on culture, process, and bureaucracy.
An open letter advising government CIOs to adopt lean, iterative, decentralized, and open development practices for better tech outcomes.
Analysis of technical capabilities of U.S. federal .gov domains, covering server status, IPv6, CDN usage, CMS popularity, and cloud hosting.
Explores the rise of cloud computing, its core concepts, and its imminent impact on federal government IT infrastructure and contracting.
