Alternative Title

https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60566-060-8.ch109

Publication Type

Journal Article

Version

publishedVersion

Publication Date

4-2007

Abstract

Drawing on social network theories and previous studies, this research examines the dynamics of social network structures in open source software (OSS) teams. Three projects were selected from SourceForge.net in terms of their similarities as well as their differences. Monthly data were extracted from the bug tracking systems in order to achieve a longitudinal view of the interaction pattern of each project. Social network analysis was used to generate the indices of social structure. The finding suggests that the interaction pattern of OSS projects evolves from a single hub at the beginning to a corel periphery model as the projects move forward.

Keywords

longitudinal study, open source software (OSS), social networks, social structure

Discipline

Databases and Information Systems | Digital Communications and Networking

Research Areas

Information Systems and Management

Areas of Excellence

Digital transformation

Publication

Journal of Database Management

Volume

18

Issue

2

First Page

25

Last Page

40

ISSN

1063-8016

Identifier

10.4018/978-1-60566-060-8.ch109

Publisher

IGI Global

Download

Share

COinS