Joinup glossary

A Developer is a member of a project who participates actively in its development. A Developer has the Developer role in the project. This role gives a project member additional access rights to the version control system.

Digital ready policymaking refers to the process of developing and implementing policies that are adapted to the European digital age and take advantage of the opportunities presented by digital technologies. It involves using digital tools and methods to gather and analyse data, engage with stakeholders, and monitor and evaluate policy outcomes.

The Digital Single Market (DSM) is an initiative of the European Union aimed at creating a single market for digital goods and services within the EU. It aims to remove barriers to the free flow of data and digital services, promote the development of digital infrastructure, and enhance online trust and security.

A discussion item on Joinup allows the exchange of ideas, opinions, and information among registered users of the platform. It typically involves topics related to open-source software, e-Government, interoperability, and digital transformation in public administrations. Discussions on Joinup can be created by registered users who can also “follow” such items.

A distribution can be created in a Solution and may contain a software package, source code, documentation etc.

A document item on Joinup is standalone content page relevant to a Collection/Solution which can host information such as case studies, guidelines, factsheets, presentations etc.