Evolution of Open-Source Code Bases EVOSC 2005

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TitleEvolution of Open-Source Code Bases EVOSC 2005
Publication TypeConference Paper
Year of Publication2005
AuthorsMonga, M, Trentini, A
Secondary TitleOSS2005: Open Source Systems
Pagination359
Abstract

The very essence of open- source software is that
it enables custom evolutions. These evolutions should be
designed and managed carefully, since merging the main
trunk with custom branches is often critical for inheriting
evolutions that are not at the core interest of the independent
developer.
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