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title: Resources
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Where do you go if you have an ethical question as a developer? This page is a listing of resources you could use to help in a challenging situation.
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1. Developer member associations
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Member associations exist to promote the integrity of specific professions. Often, one of the services associations provide is in the area of ethics.
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One such association is the [Association for Computing Machinery](http://www.acm.org/about-acm/code-of-ethics). It provides a [code of ethics](http://ethics.acm.org/code-of-ethics) that you can reference. They also provide ongoing resources in the area of ethics for developers.
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Another source is the International Game Developers Association, which also has a [code of ethics](https://www.igda.org/?page=codeofethics).
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2. Stay aware of what's happening in the world of development
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Reading up on ethical challenges in the world of development will help you develop your own sense of "what would I do" before the need arises.
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Stay aware, and think through what you would do if faced with a similar situation. Practice your response in a challenging situation. One article that could help inform your opinion is [Should software developers have a code of ethics](https://www.cio.com/article/3156565/developer/should-software-developers-have-a-code-of-ethics.html) from cio.com.
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3. Start conversations with your peers now.
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Ethics is highly influenced by office culture, so lead by example. Be that person in your organization who talks about ethics openly, and advocates for a more ethical culture when possible. Pyschology Today has tips about [building an ethical culture](https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/do-the-right-thing/201507/six-ways-create-culture-ethics-in-any-organization).
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4. Don't give up
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It can be easy to become dishartened when a new ethical breach happens - but don't. Creating an ethical future for developers will take all of us.
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5. Know your "why"
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Think about your users. Think about your community. Think about your family. Before you are in a challenging situation, know why you will do the right thing.
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