Applied quality assurance methods under the open source development model

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Open Source Software (OSS) has reached widespread popularity within the last years not least because of renowned products such as Linux, the Apache Web Server or the Mozilla project. Under the Open Source Software Development (OSSD) model products are launched in rapid succession and with high quality, without following traditional quality practices of accepted software development models [1]. Furthermore, some OSSD projects challenge established Quality Assurance (QA) approaches, claiming to be successful through partially contrary techniques. The aim of this research is to improve the understanding of QA practices under the OSSD model. A survey research method is used to gain empirical evidence about applied QA practices in mid-size to large OSS projects. A further evaluation of successful projects results that they apply well-structured and organized development processes. The findings provide evidence for Raymond's lifecycle and show that OSS projects leverage their communities effectively.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 32nd Annual IEEE International Computer Software and Applications Conference, COMPSAC 2008
Number of pages6
PublisherIEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Publication date01.01.2008
Pages1247-1252
Article number4591759
ISBN (print)9780769532622
ISBN (electronic)978-0-7695-3262-2
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Publication statusPublished - 01.01.2008
EventIEEE International Computer Software and Applications: Trustworthy Transparency & Lean Traceability - Chicago, United States
Duration: 17.09.200621.09.2006
Conference number: 30

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