| Book Name: | Producing Open Source Software |
| Category: | Software Engineering |
| Free Download: | Available |
Producing Open Source Software: How to Run a Successful Free Software Project
Book Description:
The enterprise market is embracing free and open source software more than ever, as evidenced by the recent success of LAMP’s foundational technologies (Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP). Each piece of software is the result of a public collaborative process between many developers, who volunteer their time and energy to make better software. However, the truth is that most free software projects fail. To help you overcome obstacles, O`Reilly has put together Open Source Software Production, a guide that recommends proven steps to help open source software developers work together towards a goal. shared. Not only for developers considering starting their own freeware project, this book will also help anyone who wants to be involved in the process at any level. The book tackles this very complex topic by distilling it into easy-to-understand sections. Starting with project management basics, it details specific tools used in free software projects, including version control, IRC, bug tracking, and wikis. Author Karl Fogel, known for his work on CVS and Subversion, offers practical advice on setting up and using a range of tools in conjunction with mailing lists and open repositories. It also provides several chapters on the essentials of recruiting and motivating developers, as well as how to get the much-needed publicity of your project. While managing a team of enthusiastic developers – most of whom have never met – can be difficult, it can also be a lot of fun. The production of free software also takes this into account, as it evokes the pure joy of working with a motivated team of free software developers.
Producing Open Source Software: How to Run a Successful Free Software Project
Author(s): Karl Fogel
Publisher: O’Reilly Media, Year: 2005
ISBN: 0596007590,9780596007591
