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The aim of this discussion is to initiate a wide-ranging debate on the future research software ecosystem in Germany. The frameworks, concepts, and analogies presented here should not be regarded as a single vision that people should align with and advocate for. Rather, we would like them to be understood as an impetus for a discussion that will lead to a more concrete roadmap in the near future. We explicitly invite readers to reflect on the frameworks and ideas provided in the document.

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