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Data-Driven Government and the Ruby Developer by Eric Mill A radically new relationship between developers and our government is taking shape. All levels of government—federal agencies, states, and cities—have begun opening their vast troves of data to citizens, free of charge and license. It started small, but as inspired citizens, including many Ruby developers, have taken government data and created awesome apps, more and more governments have taken the leap to give their data away. Some have even started collaborating with citizens and creating new government services that never existed before. It's a historic and powerful opportunity for us as Ruby developers, and we need to take advantage of it. This talk is about why you should care, what your fellow developers have been doing so far, and what you might do yourself. Help us caption & translate this video! http://amara.org/v/GZSi/
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The video titled "Data-Driven Government and the Ruby Developer" by Eric Mill discusses the evolving relationship between developers and governments, emphasizing the importance of open government and making data accessible to citizens. Mill introduces the concept of open government and highlights that it has gained traction in recent years, with developers increasingly leveraging government data to create valuable applications that serve the public. Key points discussed include: - **Broad Definition of Open Government**: Mill explains that open government encompasses various aspects, including transparency, participation, and accountability, extending beyond traditional notions of government corruption or lobbying. - **Government Data Accessibility**: There has been a paradigm shift in how governments view their data, with many agencies now committed to making information available in machine-readable formats. This shift responds to growing public demand for more transparency in government activities. - **Innovative Applications**: Mill provides numerous examples of successful applications developed using open government data, including: - **EveryBlock**: Founded by Avery Colabatti, this tool aggregates local data, allowing citizens to access information specific to their neighborhoods. - **Flyontime.us**: A project that analyzes flight delay data, allowing users to better understand and choose their travel times. - **USASpending.gov**: This platform tracks government spending and provides insights into fiscal management. - **Collaborative Initiatives**: Mill emphasizes the role collaboration plays in enhancing government services, with local governments in cities like San Francisco and Washington, D.C. encouraging developers to participate in contests that generate usable apps from public data. - **Citizen Engagement**: The presentation underlines the significance of citizen engagement in promoting transparency. Mill encourages developers to leverage their skills to contribute to their communities by utilizing available data. - **Future Prospects**: The talk concludes with a call to action for developers to become more involved in open government initiatives, highlighting the potential for future advancements in delivering services and improving transparency. The overarching message of the video is that a strong collaboration between developers and government can lead to a more informed public and improved governance, as developers are increasingly seen as partners in fostering transparency and accountability.
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