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# Validation

Validation is the final step of the mapping process. It is necessary
to ensure good quality data. Validation requires a slightly different
skill set than just being a good mapper. Being an experienced mapper is
a good start of course.

For Tasking Manager, validators review the work of the remote
mappers. It is not unusual that features get misidentified by the
mappers due to poor imagery. Validators have much experience with
identifying obscure buildings types in different countries.

Being a validator is more than being a mapper. As a person dealing
with quality issues, a validator is also a mentor to other mappers,
improving their skills as well. Mentoring of course requires an
ability to communicate mistakes with empathy and understanding, as we
all make mistakes...

## References

There are multiple good sources for information on validation for more detail.

* After you’ve had some experience mapping, you may find yourself
correcting other contributors work. [/MissingMaps_validation_faq_en.pdf](https://www.missingmaps.org/assets/downloads/MissingMaps_validation_faq_en.pdf)

* Before validating the work of others, you should be an experienced
mapper yourself. [Validating_Data_EN.pdf](https://www.missingmaps.org/assets/downloads/Validating_Data_EN.pdf)

* Mappers wishing to become validators should take time to become
experienced at mapping and learn what validation entails before
submitting an application. [validators-experienced-mappers-making-an-outsized-difference/](https://www.hotosm.org/updates/validators-experienced-mappers-making-an-outsized-difference/)

* Validation is the process of an experienced mapper reviewing the
mapping of the initial mapper of a project task. [Validation](https://learnosm.org/en/coordination/validation/)

* In OpenStreetMap anyone can validate as long as they do not validate
their own work. However, they can validate another mapper's
contributions. [Validating Data](https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Tasking_Manager/Validating_data)

* Mappers that wish to become validators must have experience with
tracing and tagging complex features in OSM, outstanding image
interpretation skills, a positive attitude and manner towards other
users, and a willingness to learn new software. [Validation
hub](https://www.youthmappers.org/validation-hub)


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- Customize: sysadmins/customize.md
- CI: sysadmins/ci-cd.md
- Working Groups: working-groups.md
- Validation: validation.md
- License: LICENSE.md
# - Changelog: CHANGELOG.md
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