The latest articles on DEV Community by Walid B (@belbeche). https://dev.to/belbeche https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F4234268%2Faa7f92b0-ca60-458b-b717-e06019d7c64b.jpg https://dev.to/belbeche en Walid B Mon, 09 Nov 2026 01:13:49 +0000 https://dev.to/belbeche/la-france-en-debat-an-open-source-platform-for-peaceful-source-based-public-debate-1c8m https://dev.to/belbeche/la-france-en-debat-an-open-source-platform-for-peaceful-source-based-public-debate-1c8m <p>We’re opening the code of La France en Débat, a civic platform where citizens debate, propose measures and track official commitments, with strict moderation (no insults, threats or hate) and public ranking algorithms.</p> <p>Stack: Symfony 6.4 / PHP 8.2 / Bootstrap 5.<br> License: AGPL-3.0 (anyone can use and modify it; modified versions run as a service must stay open).<br> Everything is documented: architecture, algorithms, data retention.</p> <p>We’re looking for help with: moderation tooling, accessibility, translations, tests, and documentation. Good first issues are labeled.<br> Code: github.com/belbeche/lafranceendebat<br> Live site: lafranceendebat.fr</p> opensource civictech symfony webdev