The University’s open-source code principles support transparent software development

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The IT Center released the University’s new open-source code principles at the end of 2022. This article answers questions about what open-source code principles and openness mean, to whom the principles apply and where you can find more detailed guidance and information on their application.
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Open source policy and use at the University of Helsinki

As a rule, the University of Helsinki favours open technologies and open-source solutions. In practice, our choices are also steered by other principles and aspects concerning usability, maintenance and cost. Despite all its benefits, open source is not always synonymous with high-quality software engineering. In this blog entry, we discuss the open source policy and the open-source software adopted at the University, as well as considerations related to open source from the organisation’s perspective.

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