National Day of Civic Hacking

September 18, Thursday

National Day of Civic Hacking
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National Day of Civic Hacking is held annually in the United States, starting from 2013. It was created through the initiative of government agencies and the IT community to draw attention to the use of technology for solving social problems and increasing the transparency of government operations.

Goals of the holiday
The main idea of the holiday is to unite programmers, designers, analysts, activists, and ordinary citizens to work together on projects that can improve society. Participants use open data and modern technologies to develop solutions in education, healthcare, environment, transportation, and other areas.

Traditions of celebration
On this day, hackathons, workshops, seminars, and meetings are organized across the country, where participants develop app prototypes, create digital tools, and share ideas. Many projects started during the holiday continue to exist and develop after its conclusion.

Interesting facts

* The holiday is supported at the government level, including through open data initiatives.
* Anyone can participate — from professional programmers to citizens interested in improving society.
* Some projects created on this day have gained national recognition and have been implemented in real practice.
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