wtf is pledge?

Pledge is a community website where developers publicly commit to using their skills for social good. It is part of the "Code for Cause" movement, which encourages programmers to direct their time and energy toward projects that have a positive impact on the world. The site functions as a visible roster of people who have made that commitment. The site itself is built with Gatsby, a tool for creating fast websites. To join the list, a developer creates a small text file containing their name, skills, the cause they care about, and links to their social profiles. They then submit this file to the project maintainers, who add it to the site. Once accepted, the developer's profile appears alongside others on the public pledge wall. This project is aimed at developers who want to contribute to meaningful work but may not know where to start. By taking the pledge, they make a public statement of intent and join a community of like-minded people. It could serve as a networking tool or simply a way to hold oneself accountable to working on things that matter. Setting up the project locally requires some familiarity with development tools, as the instructions assume you already know how to use a terminal and Git. Beyond that initial setup, the process for adding yourself is straightforward. The README does not go into detail about specific causes or partner organizations, focusing instead on the act of pledging itself.