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When is USGS scientific software ready for approval and public release? [077]

By Office of Science Quality and Integrity

Scientific software is ready for approval and public release when a version of the software is no longer under development, includes the appropriate documentation, and has been reviewed in accordance with IM OSQI 2019-01 requirements. [Read more]

Scientific software is ready for approval and public release when a version of the software is no longer under development, includes the appropriate documentation, and has been reviewed in accordance with IM OSQI 2019-01 requirements. USGS software authors, developers, and Science Center Directors determine when to publish a software release.