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# Ignite Open Source (IOS) |
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Welcome to **Ignite Open Source (IOS)** — a vibrant, student-led community at **Institute of Engineering, Pulchowk Campus**, dedicated to **research-driven open-source development** with a focus on solving real-world problems in **Nepal**. |
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We believe open-source technology can create meaningful social impact. Our core mission is to empower students through collaborative research, problem identification, and the creation of high-quality, locally-relevant open-source tools. |
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## Our Mission |
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Through workshops, hackathons, tech awareness programs, and hands-on collaboration, we: |
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- Foster innovation and skill-building |
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- Contribute to global and local open-source ecosystems |
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- Develop and share tools on platforms like GitHub and PyPI |
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## Primary Objectives (Core Focus) |
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1. Conduct thorough research on the Nepali market/context to identify key problems where open-source solutions can make a **tangible difference**. |
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2. Develop high-quality, open-source tools through **active student collaboration** to directly address the identified problems in the Nepali market. |
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## Secondary Objectives (Supportive Activities) |
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3. Organize hackathons, workshops, and collaborative events to promote innovation, problem-solving, and teamwork in open-source development. |
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4. Run tech awareness programs to educate the community about the importance and potential of open-source software in various sectors. |
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5. Encourage and facilitate contributions to global open-source projects. |
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6. Develop educational content and resources to help students and beginners get started with coding, open-source contributions, and related technologies. |
