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Introduction to Methodologies of Free and open source Software :-
FOSS refers to software with a license that allows users to view, modify, and distribute the source code. Its development follows key methodologies:
- Open Development: Source code is publicly available, fostering transparency and innovation.
- Community Collaboration: Developers and users contribute to improvement through platforms like GitHub.
- Agile Practices: Iterative development ensures quick feedback and continuous improvement.
- Meritocracy: Contributions are valued based on skill, not hierarchy.
- Decentralized Development: Projects are community-driven, with no central authority.
These methodologies promote collaboration, flexibility, and accessibility in software development.
Objectives of Methodologies of Free and open source Software :-
Collaboration: Encourage contributions from a diverse community of developers and users to improve software through shared knowledge and efforts.
Transparency: Ensure that the source code is open and accessible to all, promoting trust and accountability in the software development process.
Innovation: Foster continuous innovation by allowing anyone to modify and build upon existing software, leading to faster problem-solving and new features.
Flexibility and Adaptability: Enable software to be easily customized and adapted to meet diverse user needs across different environments.
Cost-Effectiveness: Reduce costs by eliminating licensing fees and allowing users to freely distribute and modify the software.
Sustainability: Promote long-term software maintenance and improvement through active community involvement, ensuring projects remain relevant and up-to-date.
These objectives aim to create software that is open, collaborative, and sustainable, benefiting both users and developers.
List of References :-
- Monika Sharma, learn about the social and financial impacts of Open Source, collaborative Organization flourishing in recent years. on February 18, 2018
- Bhattacharya, I, Sharma, K (2007). India in the knowledge economy
Summary of Methodologies and Free and open source Software :-
In this chapter we learned that, while open-source software offers a multitude of benefits, it introduces a whole new level of code management that does not exist when solely using commercial software. It is critical that an organization utilizing OSS or acquiring codebases that contain OSS in a merger or acquisition, truly understand what is in their code so they can effectively manage and secure it. The Synopsys solution suite offers complete open-source coverage, so you can use OSS confidently. In short, open source provides a way for companies to collaborate on technology that’s mutually beneficial.FOSS