Open source software development process model – A grounded theory approach
Publication Type
Journal Article
Publication Date
1-2013
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.
Discipline
Databases and Information Systems | Software Engineering
Research Areas
Information Systems and Management
Publication
Journal of Global Information Management
Volume
21
Issue
4
First Page
103
Last Page
120
ISSN
1062-7375
Identifier
10.4018/jgim.2013100106
Publisher
IGI Global
Citation
SIAU, Keng and TIAN, Yuhong.
Open source software development process model – A grounded theory approach. (2013). Journal of Global Information Management. 21, (4), 103-120.
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/sis_research/9948
Additional URL
https://doi.org/10.4018/jgim.2013100106
