Governance and Quality in Open-Source Projects: Navigating the Path to Excellence

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Názov: Governance and Quality in Open-Source Projects: Navigating the Path to Excellence
Autori: Jain, Mohit
Zdroj: Journal of Science & Technology; Vol. 3 No. 4 (2022): Journal of Science & Technology; 1-12 ; 2582-6921
Informácie o vydavateľovi: The Science Brigade Publishers
Rok vydania: 2024
Predmety: Open-Source Projects, Governance practices, Open-source software development
Popis: This review article delves into the intricate interplay between governance structures and software quality within open-source projects. Governance practices are the backbone of collaborative dynamics, decision-making processes, and the overall success of these projects. The exploration encompasses the foundational principles of effective governance, its profound impact on software quality, challenges encountered, and emerging trends poised to reshape the future of open-source project governance. Anyone can also add to the collective open-source knowledge ecosystem or knowledge commons by contributing ideas, designs, observations, experimental data, deployment logs, etc. In the introduction, the foundational importance of governance is emphasized, setting the stage for an in-depth examination of the multifaceted relationship between governance structures and software quality. The principles of effective governance, including transparency, community inclusivity, and decentralization, are presented as the guiding ethos that shapes collaborative environments. Open-source software development is the next stage in the evolution of product development, particularly software products. The impact of governance on software quality is explored, illustrating how governance decisions influence critical aspects such as code review processes, quality assurance practices, and feature prioritization. Well-governed projects are shown to prioritize quality, user satisfaction, and the early detection of issues. Software quality is a critical factor in ensuring the success of software projects. Challenges in open-source project governance, including maintaining consistency across contributors and balancing centralization and decentralization, are addressed. Considerations for overcoming these challenges are provided, highlighting the importance of clear guidelines and hybrid governance models. The article also discusses emerging trends in open-source project governance, such as the exploration of blockchain for transparent ...
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