The Open Source Portal is available to anyone, whether the goal is to build a website, a mobile app or a complex data visualization tool, and it offers a host of tools, information, frameworks and reusable code that can easily be incorporated into other projects.
This revamp follows the recent ca.govredesign, which also was “a complete overhaul of functionality and redesign of the front-end user interface,” according to a CDT announcement.
“The updated portal features a bold, user-centric design inspired by California’s Design System, which ensures a cohesive design and enhances usability and accessibility for all users,” said the announcement on CDT’s TechBlog. “It is developed to simplify browsing code repositories and encourage users to contribute their own open source code. State entities can leverage these contributions to save time and streamline development efforts.”
“We revamped the Open Source Portal and made it more user-friendly and easier to share and reuse open source code,” said Blaine Wasylkiw, the state deputy chief technology innovation officer. “Government entities, businesses, and the public can use this collaborative tool to develop digital solutions quickly.”
The benefits of the portal, as cited by CDT:
- Lower costs by avoiding duplicative spending and reduce vendor lock-in
- Deliver faster, more reliable IT solutions for state programs
- Foster a culture of open collaboration for technical growth through shared knowledge
“Whether solving problems for a local community or building the next big thing, this is your chance to be part of something bigger,” CDT’s announcement said. “Together, we can build tools that make government services better, faster and more accessible for all Californians.”
This story first appeared in Industry Insider — California, part of e.Republic, Government Technology's parent company.
