# Navigating this Gitbook

### <mark style="color:yellow;">Must Know Information</mark>

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📌 Every solution must go through the [FAQs](https://app.gitbook.com/s/p45BqjxcKz16JGBmN2aa/) to understand the process of becoming a DPG and the [Guide Books](https://app.gitbook.com/o/p2K1nhomLAmA3ZEYcC9W/s/yKu9rHzQMe4704ARbNC6/)  to learn how to fill in the application form for different solution categories.&#x20;
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#### <mark style="color:yellow;">Specific Information</mark>

Please choose from a user journey that matches where you are with your solution currently to get a customised navigation plan.&#x20;

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#### User Journeys:

<mark style="color:yellow;">Please choose the starting point for your journey. All journeys end in the same place - being recognised as a DPG.</mark>&#x20;

<mark style="background-color:orange;">A:</mark> I have a solution but I need to learn how to build a product around it

<mark style="background-color:orange;">B:</mark> I have a product but I need to learn how to open source it. &#x20;

<mark style="background-color:orange;">C:</mark> I have an open source product, how can I make it a DPG?&#x20;

<mark style="background-color:orange;">D:</mark> My product is a DPG, what can I do to ensure that my recognition is renewed next year?&#x20;
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{% tab title="A" %} <mark style="background-color:orange;">A:</mark> I have a solution but I need to learn how to build a product around it

#### <mark style="color:yellow;">Custom Navigation Plan</mark>

1. The [templates section](https://app.gitbook.com/o/p2K1nhomLAmA3ZEYcC9W/s/xiT4WNjPsjprKYuCtdhF/) has detailed resources you can use to build a product around your solution. This includes a design + communications guide, business requirement documents, fundraising templates and more.&#x20;
2. Once you have a ready product, you can visit our [Open Source centre](https://app.gitbook.com/o/p2K1nhomLAmA3ZEYcC9W/s/WHeoflywyTSsKyVqMX4k/) to learn how to open source your project.&#x20;
3. Next, please visit our [FAQ page](https://app.gitbook.com/o/p2K1nhomLAmA3ZEYcC9W/s/p45BqjxcKz16JGBmN2aa/) to learn about the process of building a DPG
4. Please ensure you view our [Guide Books](https://app.gitbook.com/o/p2K1nhomLAmA3ZEYcC9W/s/yKu9rHzQMe4704ARbNC6/) to learn how to submit the DPG form for different solution categories. &#x20;
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{% tab title="B" %} <mark style="background-color:orange;">B:</mark> I have a product but I need to learn how to open source it.&#x20;

#### <mark style="color:yellow;">Custom Navigation Plan</mark>

* You can visit our [Open Source centre](https://app.gitbook.com/o/p2K1nhomLAmA3ZEYcC9W/s/WHeoflywyTSsKyVqMX4k/) to learn how to open source your project.&#x20;
* Once it is open, please visit our [FAQ page](https://app.gitbook.com/o/p2K1nhomLAmA3ZEYcC9W/s/p45BqjxcKz16JGBmN2aa/) to learn about the process of building a DPG
* Please ensure you view our [Guide Books](https://app.gitbook.com/o/p2K1nhomLAmA3ZEYcC9W/s/yKu9rHzQMe4704ARbNC6/) to learn how to submit the DPG form for different solution categories. &#x20;
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{% tab title="C" %} <mark style="background-color:orange;">C:</mark> I have an open source product, how can I make it a DPG?

#### <mark style="color:yellow;">Custom Navigation Plan</mark>

* Please visit our [FAQ page](https://app.gitbook.com/o/p2K1nhomLAmA3ZEYcC9W/s/p45BqjxcKz16JGBmN2aa/) to learn about the process of building a DPG
* Please ensure you view our [Guide Books](https://app.gitbook.com/o/p2K1nhomLAmA3ZEYcC9W/s/yKu9rHzQMe4704ARbNC6/) to learn how to submit the DPG form for different solution categories.&#x20;
* Our [Open Source Help Centre](https://app.gitbook.com/s/WHeoflywyTSsKyVqMX4k/open-sourcing-your-project/help-centre) can also help make your product more robust. &#x20;
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{% tab title="D" %} <mark style="background-color:orange;">D:</mark> My product is a DPG, what can I do to ensure that my recognition is renewed next year?&#x20;

#### <mark style="color:yellow;">Custom Navigation Plan</mark>

* Please ensure you view our [Guide Books](https://app.gitbook.com/o/p2K1nhomLAmA3ZEYcC9W/s/yKu9rHzQMe4704ARbNC6/) to learn how about the latest requirements for different solution categories.&#x20;
* You can also visit our [Cyber Security](https://app.gitbook.com/o/p2K1nhomLAmA3ZEYcC9W/s/QVycxPAHKL4C1wWmS0eh/) page to learn how to make your solution more secure.&#x20;
* Our [Open Source Help Centre](https://app.gitbook.com/s/WHeoflywyTSsKyVqMX4k/open-sourcing-your-project/help-centre) can also help make your product more robust.&#x20;
* To connect with experts in the field of open source and ensure that you always stay on top of things, please visit [this page](https://app.gitbook.com/o/p2K1nhomLAmA3ZEYcC9W/s/PqxBUUwIT84N0fYYD86l/).&#x20;
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