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Ascending into order: A reflective analysis from a small open source development team

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  • Hagan, Dave
  • Watson, Owen
  • Barron, Kirk

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Open Source Software (OSS) has had a profound impact on the way in which software is developed and consequently on the perception of software development. This paper starts with a brief discussion of the eclectic techniques and processes, combinations of which may be used for OSS projects. A ‘real-world’ context will be examined using ‘Reflective Analysis’ focusing on the research and development team present within the Business, Logistics and Information Systems (BLIS) department at The University of Bolton. The reflective analysis explores some assumptions inherent in OSS development. Drawing on findings from experience, industry and background research, an attempt will be made to provide an insight into how in a small team, the use of OSS and associated techniques can lead to the successful development of software. Whilst early results show that smaller OSS projects may appear to have little or no formal structure with closer investigation it is clear this is not the case. Without at least some degree of management, the teams experience indicates that such projects may be prone to failure.

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  • Hagan, Dave & Watson, Owen & Barron, Kirk, 2007. "Ascending into order: A reflective analysis from a small open source development team," International Journal of Information Management, Elsevier, vol. 27(6), pages 397-405.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ininma:v:27:y:2007:i:6:p:397-405
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2007.08.011
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    1. Rashid, Mehvish & Clarke, Paul M. & O’Connor, Rory V., 2019. "A systematic examination of knowledge loss in open source software projects," International Journal of Information Management, Elsevier, vol. 46(C), pages 104-123.
    2. Lee, Saerom & Baek, Hyunmi & Jahng, Jungjoo, 2017. "Governance strategies for open collaboration: Focusing on resource allocation in open source software development organizations," International Journal of Information Management, Elsevier, vol. 37(5), pages 431-437.

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