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Author(s): Jan Sandred
ISBN(s): 9780471403968, 0471403962
Edition: 1
File Details: PDF, 2.18 MB
Year: 2001
Language: english
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ISBN 10: 0471403962 
ISBN 13: 9780471403968
Author: Jan Sandred

The only guide to managing and integrating the open source model
With the phenomenal success of Linux, companies are taking open source business solutions much more seriously than ever before. This book helps to satisfy the growing demand for guidance on how to manage open source enterprise development projects. Expert Jan Sandred explores the open source philosophy, describes current software tools for managing open source projects, and provides expert guidance on how to organize and manage open source projects using the Internet as a collaboration tool. With the help of several fascinating and instructive case studies, Sandred explores practical concerns such as building, motivating, and managing virtual teams; structuring tasks and meeting deadlines; establishing trust; project management software tools; maintaining project security; and more.

Managing Open Source Projects A Wiley Tech Brief 1st Table of contents:

Chapter 1: Introduction to Open Source Software

  • What is open source software?

  • The history and evolution of open-source communities

  • Benefits of open-source development

  • Key differences between open-source and proprietary software models

Chapter 2: Understanding the Open Source Ecosystem

  • The structure of open-source communities

  • Roles in an open-source project (contributors, maintainers, users)

  • Key platforms and tools (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket)

  • Licenses and legal aspects of open-source software

Chapter 3: Starting an Open Source Project

  • Planning and defining the project scope

  • Choosing a license for your project

  • Setting up a repository and version control

  • Building a contribution workflow

Chapter 4: Building a Contributor Community

  • Attracting contributors and users

  • Managing pull requests and code reviews

  • Encouraging contributions (code, documentation, testing)

  • Managing community behavior and maintaining a healthy culture

Chapter 5: Best Practices for Open Source Development

  • Code quality and style guides

  • Automated testing and continuous integration

  • Issue tracking and project management

  • Documentation best practices

Chapter 6: Governance Models for Open Source Projects

  • Centralized vs. decentralized governance

  • Choosing a project leader and maintaining decision-making processes

  • Community management and conflict resolution

  • Examples of governance models (meritocratic, democratic, etc.)

Chapter 7: Funding and Sustainability for Open Source Projects

  • Strategies for funding open-source projects

  • Crowdfunding, grants, and corporate sponsorship

  • Commercializing open-source software

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