public code
[/ˈpʌblɪk koʊd/]
nounpl: public codes
código público
1. Source code of a software project that is openly accessible and available for public viewing, modification, and distribution, typically under an open-source license
The government released the public code for the tax filing system to increase transparency and allow developers to identify security vulnerabilities.
O governo divulgou o código público do sistema de declaração de impostos para aumentar a transparência e permitir que desenvolvedores identificassem vulnerabilidades de segurança.
2. Software developed with public funding that is made available as open-source to ensure accountability and enable reuse by other government agencies or organizations
Public code initiatives require that software created with taxpayer money be released as open-source.
Iniciativas de código público exigem que software criado com dinheiro dos contribuintes seja lançado como código aberto.
Public code represents a growing global movement toward government transparency and digital accountability. In Brazil, this concept is gaining traction in municipal and federal technology initiatives. In the USA, public code aligns with the Open Government initiative and digital transformation efforts in federal agencies. The term reflects broader values of open-source culture and democratic access to publicly-funded technology.
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