In 2026, Software Heritage is celebrating its 10th anniversary. To mark this milestone, Software Heritage and Inria have decided to set up a special display: a Source Code Exhibition.

The exhibition, unveiled during the annual Software Heritage Symposium 2026 at UNESCO headquarters in Paris on January 28, is also available online, and should circulate to other venues.

The exhibition takes an unusual approach – treating source code as the central exhibit, not merely as contextual material. Source code, beyond its technical purpose, holds rich layers of meaning. It can reveal the intentions of its author, reflect the historical, social, and cultural context of its creation, and even express personal style, creativity, or aesthetic choices.

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