Open Source Software Development Process Model: A Grounded Theory Approach
Abstract
The global open source movement has provided software users with more choices, lower software acquisition cost, more flexible software customization, and possibly higher quality software product. Although the development of open source software is dynamic and it encourages innovations, the process can be chaotic and involve members around the globe. An Open Source Software Development (OSSD) process model to enhance the survivability of OSSD projects is needed. This research uses the grounded theory approach to derive a Phase-Role-Skill-Responsibility (PRSR) OSSD process model. The three OSSD process phases - Launch Stage, Before the First Release, and Between Releases - address the characteristics of the OSSD process as well as factors that influence the OSSD process. In the PRSR model, different roles/actors are required to have different skills and responsibilities corresponding to each of the three OSSD process phases. This qualitative research contributes to the software development literature as well as open source practice. Copyright © 2013, IGI Global.
Recommended Citation
Siau, K., & Tian, Y. (2013). Open Source Software Development Process Model: A Grounded Theory Approach. Journal of Global Information Management, 21(4), pp. 103-120. IGI Global; Information Resources Management Association.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.4018/jgim.2013100106
Department(s)
Business and Information Technology
Keywords and Phrases
Global team; Grounded Theory; Open Source Software Development (OSSD); Software development process model; Virtual collaboration
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
1533-7995; 1062-7375
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
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© 2024 The Authors, All rights reserved.
Creative Commons Licensing
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2013