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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 SM 502.11 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 SM 502.11 requirements. USGS software authors, developers, and Science Center Directors determine when to publish a software release.

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