US Government Mandates Code Sharing to Save Billions
2024-12-27
President Biden signed the SHARE IT Act into law, requiring US federal agencies to share custom-developed source code to reduce redundant software development costs. The act aims to save approximately $12 billion annually by publicly listing and sharing custom code, preventing agencies from unknowingly paying for duplicate work. The law excludes classified code, national security systems, and code posing privacy risks if shared. The initiative has garnered support from software companies like Atlassian and GitLab, who believe code sharing promotes efficiency and innovation.