Fall 2024 Coding Challenge

Welcome to the Simpler Grants.gov Challenge

This is a great starting point for contributing to this year's challenge. Below are some important resources and context to help you get involved. If you don't find what you're looking for here, feel free to explore the Wiki or the README on GitHub, or reach out to us with any questions.

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Collaborative Coding & Design Challenge Code of Conduct

This pilot event fosters a collaborative, creative community for all participants and government partners. Please adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Foster an environment that encourages creativity and empowers teammates to bring their best selves to the challenge.

2. Encourage respectful questioning, active listening, and openness to diverse ideas.

3. Always assume positive intent in interactions.

4. Consider the global and local impact of your ideas.

5. Ensure a safe, respectful, and inclusive space, free from discrimination or harassment.

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Event Schedule

The event will start on Friday, October 25th, and end on Saturday, October 26th. The full event schedule will be posted as it’s confirmed.

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Repositories and Resources

Simpler Grants.gov Repository

• GitHub Link: Simpler Grants.gov GitHub

Live Site

• Simpler Grants.gov: Visit the Site

Zoom Link

The various sessions and breakout rooms will be hosted on Zoom. We encourage you to have Zoom installed and set up prior to the event. The link will be updated here on the day of the event.

• Zoom Link: <TBD>

Developer Documentation

• Full Documentation: View Developer Docs

Frontend

The frontend is developed using React with Next.js. To get started, follow the instructions in the README below:

• Frontend README: Read Here

API

Our API is built with Flask (Python) and containerized with Docker. To set up your development environment, follow the steps in the documentation below:

• API Setup: API Development Guide
• API Endpoints Documentation (Swagger): API Docs

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Design Documentation

Our designers have created guidelines for contributing design mockups and content for Simpler Grants.gov. All designs are based on the USWDS component library and follow our voice and tone guide.

• Voice and Tone Guide: View Guide
• USWDS Components: USWDS Design System

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Get Involved Now!

Can't wait until October 25th? Join the Simpler Grants.gov open-source community and start contributing today!

• Get Involved Now: Join the Community

Date	Update	Notes
2/12/2024	Initial Content	Updated with Initial content