There are so many projects for developers to choose on sites like SourceForge.net, it can be hard to know where to get started or what steps you should take before contributing code. It is not uncommon for developers to spend a substantial amount of time working on projects only to find out that not all…
Budding developers often rely on online tutorials and references to build their foundation of coding. As it is with any form of learning, this simply imparts knowledge to the learner. It is hardly a source of hands-on experience and practical application skills. This is why all beginner developers should commit to projects that help them…
Project Management for Open Source Projects is based on direct experience working in a production support capacity on Open Source Projects. In the book the term “Open Source Project” is meant to include any freely available software project that does not adhere to a strict, formal software development process. The book will identify problems and…
This book is a step by step guide on creating a fully functional Open Source Project. The Book starts with documentation and a quick project setup, then moves into work scheduling, management, completion, stress testing, and ending with tying everything into an issue tracker. Within the pages of this eBook you’ll find everything you need…
Open source projects are created every day as developers find something that needs improvement and with the help of open source communities, these problems can be fixed over time. This guide is a collection of chapters that explain how to get started with the first steps for creating an open source project. Open source projects…
Open source projects do not spring forth fully formed. A project’s success depends on the people involved and their ideas. Although there is no easy formula for creating a successful project, here are some best practices that will get you started. They are listed in order of importance, so pay attention! It’s time to make…
Open source is all about collaboration, and managing a successful open source project is all about understanding and managing the people involved. This guide will help you through start to finish on a basic, and typical, open source project process. You will learn how to organize a team, develop the code, and successfully contribute to…
Open source projects have a lot to offer. Thousands of people around the world get together on them, creating software and hardware, documentation and websites. These projects comprise some of the most interesting new developments on the web, with thousands or even millions of users participating in them. But maybe you’d like to dive into…
Do you have an idea for a useful open source project? This guide provides step-by-step instructions for getting started and making progress on your project. It covers tools and techniques, including a list of resources like people, mailing lists, events, books and more. It’s geared toward people getting started with open source — you don’t…
Writing good documentation and communicating with your users is a great way to ensure that people enjoy using your project. This article will go over some of the ideas I’ve found useful in working with the Rust programming language and its community. Want to know how to make an open source project? You’re in the…
In this document, we’ll cover the steps to open sourcing a project. These steps are drawn from the experience of managing multiple projects on GitHub. Although every situation is different and might require additional steps, these guidelines will help you launch well. In this article I’ll explain how to open source your project, you will…
Open source software development models and cultures of contribution are changing the landscape of technology. Anybody can participate in the development of free, open-source software, but how do you learn from open source projects to best structure your open source engagement? Whether you’re working at a startup, or for a large company, it’s important to…
The process of launching an open source project can be intimidating. We began this article to help you decide what is best for your project, solicit feedback, and prepare the rest of your team so they can get the most out of your efforts. We focused on steps that produce the best results in our…
The whole idea of open source software is to make better software, and the best way to learn how to do this is in the wild. It’s important to have a system for figuring out what open source project you want to contribute to. There are a lot of great possible steps that you can…
A project is maintained with the help of developers, UX designers, and marketing experts. Each member of the team holds responsibility for a certain part of the application development process. The main idea is to develop a framework or platform where users can get the information they need. This guide is intended to help new…
Open source software is produced by communities of people collaborating on projects, and you are invited to join the conversation. The Open Source Guide to Community and Project Management is a guide to help open source contributors who want to create a successful and stable project. This guide is a collection of tips and tricks…
Creating open source project in github has become easier these days. Open source licenses are important for developers to understand because open source is about collaboration and sharing of software code. This article aims at discussing the licensing aspects of creating a new open sourced project, which is hosted on Github. Open source is for…
Open Source Projects run the gamut of software based projects. These projects require a variety of promotion methods. Many good projects go underutilized because their promoters do not understand what is involved, or how to realistically promote these projects. Here is simple guide for promoting an Open Source Project. Most open source projects have developers,…
Open source software is ubiquitous, but how do you get started creating your own? With the best intentions, but without a clear plan, most open source projects fail. This book provides the insight needed for schools, companies and individuals to create their own successful, sustainable open source project. Here’s a guide I wrote and have…
Open source projects are managed in a very different way than proprietary software. You probably already figured that out. But why is that the case? And how is the quality of open source software maintained, given that there’s no central project manager controlling everything? Different from how company and government projects are managed, open source…
A lot of people wonder how open source software is funded. The list is probably longer than you might imagine. In fact, many different models exist, depending on the project and its specific needs. Some developers do it all on their own, using it as a hobbyist endeavor in their spare time. Others rely on…
Open source projects have become popular as off-the-shelf products and services. These days, open source is everywhere, from software to hardware, to hardware prototypes . . . even self-help books! Back in 2011, there was a single repository on Github that contained the definition of free and open source software. Things have changed dramatically since…
Open source projects need: good documentation, a license to use, instructions for use and an accurate translation into various languages. The software should be easy to install and understand; the site must be simple and the visual design is a big plus. Did you know that many different open source projects are in need of…