coalitionsprogrammer

Coalitionsprogrammer is a term used to describe software developers who specialize in creating tools that support coalition-building, governance, and multi-stakeholder collaboration. It can function as a job description, a self-identifier, or a project name within civic tech and political analysis communities.

Etymology and usage: formed from “coalition” and “programmer,” the term signals a focus on coalition dynamics and computational methods. It is not a formal title in any standard taxonomy and is used informally in discussions and project discussions.

Applications and typical work: coalitions programmers work on platforms that model coalition formation, provide negotiation support, and enable collaborative decision-making. They may build transparent voting or consensus systems, data visualizations of stakeholder interests, resource allocation tools, and simulations of policy outcomes. Integrations with political or organizational databases and APIs to connect disparate data sources are also common, along with audit trails for accountability and transparency.

Limitations and scope: the term remains relatively niche and is not tied to a single organization or widely recognized body of work; its exact meaning can vary between communities and projects.

See also: civic technology, governance platforms, coalition government, and multi-stakeholder collaboration.