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code52 started with a simple idea:
##"A new coding project every week"
We want to **build fun stuff** in our spare time, **give back** to projects which need support, and **create a community** which is inclusive and engaging.
##Who's behind this idea?
We are (in alphabetical order) [Andrew Tobin](http://twitter.com/tobin), [Brendan Forster](http://twitter.com/shiftkey) and [Paul Jenkins](http://twitter.com/aeoth).
Particular goals we want to achieve:
- introduce developers to open-source projects and help them learn the ropes.
- contribute to projects across a range of technologies.
- let the community determine where to focus efforts (?).
##Why a week?
We're still nailing down the details at the moment, but in particular:
- shorter timelines encourage achievable goals.
- shorter timelines reduce the incentive to procrastinate.
- more variety of projects to work on over a period of time.
##How can I find out more?
You can nominate and vote for projects on our [Uservoice](http://code52.uservoice.com) site.
Discussions, ideas and suggestions can be posted on our [TenderApp](http://code52.tenderapp.com) site.
And we're on [Twitter](http://twitter.com/code_52)!