What does this research mean for the field?

Software Heritage plays a crucial role in preserving publicly available source code and fostering its ongoing development for the benefit of all stakeholders. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

The central aim is to discuss the role of Software Heritage in preserving and promoting software as a critical societal element.

February 21, 2026Open Access

Software Heritage: Sponsor and Members General Assembly

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The central aim is to discuss the role of Software Heritage in preserving and promoting software as a critical societal element.
Overview of Software Heritage's mission and activities
Assessment of software adoption and its ecosystem
Discussion on new products and services for stakeholders
Presentation of the Strategic Software Insights Report
Emphasis on software as essential in modern society
Highlighting the need for sustainable software development practices
Introduction of new services aimed at enhancing stakeholder collaboration
Insights gathered from the ecosystem's adaptation and growth

Abstract

Software Heritage collects publicly available source code from numerous software projects and tracks their ongoing development. Outline1 Software as a pillar of modern society2 Software Heritage’s mission3 Adoption and ecosystem 4 A new phase: products and services for all stakeholders5 Strategic Software Insights Report

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Roberto Di Cosmo

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