# pyOpenSci Handbook & Governance

This guide is designed to define the structure and processes
that support pyOpenSci operations.

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Learn more about pyOpenSci's:

* [Mission, vision, and values](mission-vision)
* [Organization and structure](pyos-structure)
* [Executive council & leadership structure](pyos-executive-council)
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Learn about [how we work](how-we-work) at pyOpenSci.

* How we [engage with the community](external-comms).
* [Our brand](pyos-brand)
* Our [social platforms and channels](social-platforms).
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Learn more about the vibrant pyOpenSci community of practice.

* [How we use GitHub](github-intro)
* [About our events](pyos-events)
* [Translation & internationalization](translation)
* Community platforms that we use: [Slack](pyos-slack),  [Zenodo](pyos-zenodo), etc.

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* Our [code of conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT) applies to all members of the pyOpenSci community. And to those participating in pyOpenSci-supported events.
* Our [Contributing guide](CONTRIBUTING) will help you get oriented to contributing to pyOpenSci.
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These are notes taken during 2018-2021 - the early meetings when
we were developing and founding pyOpenSci.
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## Why pyOpenSci?

pyOpenSci promotes open and reproducible research through [peer review of
scientific Python packages](https://www.pyopensci.org/about-peer-review/index.html). We also build technical capacity by providing a
curated repository of high-quality packages and enabling scientists to write
and share their own software. We hope to foster a greater sense of community
among scientific Python users to help each other become better
programmers and researchers.

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Structure & Values <governance/index>
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Community <community/index>
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Organization <organization/index>
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Code of Conduct <CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md>
Contributing <CONTRIBUTING.md>
Changelog <CHANGELOG.md>
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