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This guidance is an introduction to the Open Document Format (ODF) standard and how you can select ODF-compliant solutions.
The Technology Code of Practice is a set of criteria to help government design, build and buy technology.
Find and use timetable, location and fares data for local bus services in England.
This is collated guidance from government websites and independent bodies to help you follow the technology code of practice.
Publish your code and use open source to improve transparency, flexibility and accountability.
Consistent and standards-based comma-separated values (CSV) files help make data more effective and easier to share across government.
Use open standards to build technology that is easier to expand and upgrade, and make sure it communicates with other technology.
Your technology should adapt to future demands and work with existing technologies, processes and infrastructure in your organisation.
Spreadsheets are a common way to share data. Use this information to help you avoid common errors, improve interoperability and create more accessible spreadsheets.
Bus operators and local authorities in England must use this service to publish bus timetable, location and fares data.
Avoid duplicating effort and unnecessary costs by collaborating across government and sharing and reusing technology, data, and services.
Information about the open standards recommended for use in government technology.
Information about which code you should open and how to do it securely.
Find out how the government chooses open standards, and how you can suggest open standards, to improve services for users.
Share your reference data for use in projects and services outside your organisation.
The document provides guidance and advice in building and maintaining open government.
How you can test and manage your API when it is in alpha development.
This guidance covers how to run your API as a service, including building the team you will need and the lifecycle of your API
This Procurement Policy Note (PPN) [and guidance / documents] is now out of date
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