Merge pull request #42 from DSACMS/IsaacMilarky-patch-1

Update README.md

Author: IsaacMilarky

README.md

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 This is accompished through the code.json metadata standard. 
 
-See further documentation [here](./docs/overview.md)
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+## What is Code-gov?
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+Code-gov is a github pages site that provides an inventory of federal government software projects. Similar to the previous iteration of code.gov developed and maintained at GSA. Unlike the previous version however this version is a static github pages site populated by GitHub action workflows that call Python scripts. 
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+## What are the features of code-gov?
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+1. Open Source metadata
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+    Code-gov hosts open source metadata for projects at many agencies throughout the federal government. This metadata has lots of different elements such as license information, labor hours worked, and the URL at which the project is primarily hosted. 
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+2. Federal Open Source Policy Compliance 
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+    The site encourages developers that develop code for the Federal government to abide by Federal policy regarding source code. Key policy in this regard includes [OMB Memorandum M-16-21](https://www.opm.gov/about-us/open-government/digital-government-strategy/fitara/memorandum-for-open-source-software-policy/) as well as the [SHARE IT Act](https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/9566).
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+3. Searchable Catalog
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+    The site provides a Searchable catalog that allows users to see an inventory of Federal source code. This allows for users to find existing projects for their use cases such as contributing and finding similar existing work. 
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+4. Encouraging Public Contributions
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+    The site allows developers, businesses and citizens to view and assist with open issues and problems present on Federal open source projects. 
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+5. Supports Innovation
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+    Facilitates collaboration between government agencies and the tech community to improve public services.
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+## Who is code-gov for?
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+- Government Agencies
+- Developers and Researchers
+- Businesses and Startups
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+Code-gov is a comprehensive resource intended to promote open source standards and software reuse. Additionally, it is a great tool for government agencies as well as the developers that work with them. It provides a searchable catalog that can be used to see information about existing projects, thus promoting interoperability standards throughout the federal government and interdependent stakeholders. 
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 # Digital Service at CMS (DSACMS)