Improving open source software patch contribution process: methods and tools

TitleImproving open source software patch contribution process: methods and tools
Publication TypeConference Paper
Year of Publication2011
AuthorsSethanandha, BD
Secondary TitleProceedings of the 33rd International Conference on Software Engineering
Pagination1134–1135
PublisherACM
Place PublishedNew York, NY, USA
ISBN Number978-1-4503-0445-0
Keywordscoordination, free software, kanban, lean methods, open source software, patches, productivity
Abstract

The patch contribution process (PCP) is very important to the sustainability of OSS projects. Nevertheless, there are several issues on patch contribution in mature OSS projects, which include time consuming process, lost and ignored patches, slow review process. These issues are recognized by researchers and OSS projects, but have not been addressed. In this dissertation, I apply Kanban method to guide process improvement and tools development to reduce PCP cycle time.

URLhttp://doi.acm.org/10.1145/1985793.1986018
DOI10.1145/1985793.1986018
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