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Welcome to the Open Source Software (OSS) Learning Playlist

What is OSS?

Open source software (OSS) refers to any program whose source code is made available for use or modification as users or other developers see fit. The program is usually developed as a public collaboration and made freely available.

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 <div style="line-height: 1.5em; font-size: 175%; font-family:'Helvetica Neue', 'Lucida Grande', Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif;">&nbsp;What is '''OSS?'''</div>
-First, git is an open-source version control system. In other words, when developers create something (e.g. a mobile app), they make constant changes to the code, releasing new versions up to and after the first official (non-beta) release. Version control systems keep these revisions straight, storing the modifications in a central repository. This allows developers to easily collaborate, as they can download a new version of the software, make changes, and upload the newest revision. Every developer can see these new changes, download them, and contribute.
+Open source software (OSS) refers to any program whose source code is made available for use or modification as users or other developers see fit. The program is usually developed as a public collaboration and made freely available.
-However, people who are not involved in the technical development of a project can still download the files and use them. Git is the preferred version control system of most developers, since it has multiple advantages over the other systems available. It stores file changes more efficiently and ensures file integrity better.
 <div style="line-height: 3em; font-size: 175%; font-family:'Helvetica Neue', 'Lucida Grande', Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif;">&nbsp;Your '''Resources'''</div>
-<span style="color:blue"><h3>Groups on GCcollab</h3></span>
+=== Groups on GCcollab ===
-* Test
+* Add a group
-* Test 2
-* Test 3
-<span style="color:blue"><h3>Events</h3></span>
+=== Events ===
-* Test
+* Add an event
-* Test 2
-* Test 3
-<span style="color:blue"><h3>Videos</h3></span>
+=== Videos ===
-* Test
+* Add a video
-* Test 2
-* Test 3
-<span style="color:blue"><h3>News Articles and Blogs</h3></span>
+=== News Articles and Blogs ===
-* Test
+* Add an article/blog
-* Test 2
-* Test 3
-<span style="color:blue"><h3>MOOCs (Massive, Open, Online Courses)</h3></span>
+=== Online Courses ===
-* Test
+* Add a course
-* Test 2
-* Test 3
-<span style="color:blue"><h3>Books</h3></span>
+=== Apps ===
-* Test
+* Add a book
-* Test 2
-* Test 3
-<span style="color:blue"><h3>Podcasts</h3></span>
+=== Books ===
-* Test
+* Add a book
-* Test 2
-* Test 3
-<span style="color:blue"><h3>Academic Articles</h3></span>
+=== Podcasts ===
-* Test
+* Add a podcast
-* Test 2
-* Test 3
-<span style="color:blue"><h3>Social Media Accounts to Follow (e.g. Twitter handles, LinkedIn groups, etc.)</h3></span>
+=== Academic Articles ===
-* Test
+* Add an academic article
-* Test 2
-* Test 3
-<span style="color:blue"><h3>Sources?</h3></span>
+=== Social Media Accounts to Follow (e.g. Twitter handles, LinkedIn groups, etc.) ===
-* Test
+* Add an account
-* Test 2
-* Test 3