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What is the primary goal of software engineering?
What is the primary goal of software engineering?
To develop software applications that improve quality, budget, and time efficiency.
Name two factors that influence the choice of a software engineering paradigm.
Name two factors that influence the choice of a software engineering paradigm.
Problem domain and developer familiarity.
How does the choice of paradigm affect software development?
How does the choice of paradigm affect software development?
It influences code readability, maintainability, and the overall structure of the program.
List one benefit of using open source software.
List one benefit of using open source software.
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What has contributed to the growth and maturity of software engineering?
What has contributed to the growth and maturity of software engineering?
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Why is it important for software to be consistent and correct?
Why is it important for software to be consistent and correct?
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Explain how complexity affects the choice of a software engineering paradigm.
Explain how complexity affects the choice of a software engineering paradigm.
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What might be a consequence of a poor choice of software engineering paradigm?
What might be a consequence of a poor choice of software engineering paradigm?
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What platforms can be used to discover open source projects?
What platforms can be used to discover open source projects?
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Why is it important to read the project's documentation before contributing?
Why is it important to read the project's documentation before contributing?
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What does it mean to 'fork' a repository in open source contribution?
What does it mean to 'fork' a repository in open source contribution?
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How can new contributors find tasks suitable for them in an open source project?
How can new contributors find tasks suitable for them in an open source project?
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What is the purpose of installing dependencies in an open source project?
What is the purpose of installing dependencies in an open source project?
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What should contributors do after forking a repository?
What should contributors do after forking a repository?
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Why is collaboration important in open source software development?
Why is collaboration important in open source software development?
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What role do websites like Open Source Guides and CodeTriage play in contributing to open source?
What role do websites like Open Source Guides and CodeTriage play in contributing to open source?
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What was the primary goal of Richard Stallman in the Free Software Movement?
What was the primary goal of Richard Stallman in the Free Software Movement?
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What was the significance of the GNU Project launched by Richard Stallman in 1983?
What was the significance of the GNU Project launched by Richard Stallman in 1983?
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What is the purpose of the GNU General Public License (GPL) released in 1989?
What is the purpose of the GNU General Public License (GPL) released in 1989?
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What was the Open Source Initiative (OSI) founded to do in 1998?
What was the Open Source Initiative (OSI) founded to do in 1998?
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How did the release of Netscape Navigator's source code in 1998 impact the open-source community?
How did the release of Netscape Navigator's source code in 1998 impact the open-source community?
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What does the term 'copyleft' mean in the context of software licensing?
What does the term 'copyleft' mean in the context of software licensing?
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What was the impact of Eric Raymond's 'Cathedral and Bazaar' model on the open-source movement?
What was the impact of Eric Raymond's 'Cathedral and Bazaar' model on the open-source movement?
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What role does the Free Software Foundation play in the free software movement?
What role does the Free Software Foundation play in the free software movement?
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What are some platforms that facilitate crowdfunding for open source projects?
What are some platforms that facilitate crowdfunding for open source projects?
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How does corporate sponsorship benefit open source projects?
How does corporate sponsorship benefit open source projects?
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What economic impacts does the open source ecosystem have on job creation?
What economic impacts does the open source ecosystem have on job creation?
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What are the challenges that open source projects face regarding sustainability?
What are the challenges that open source projects face regarding sustainability?
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How does open source foster innovation among developers?
How does open source foster innovation among developers?
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Name two major organizations that base their business on open source software.
Name two major organizations that base their business on open source software.
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Why might organizations that use open source software face risks related to quality assurance?
Why might organizations that use open source software face risks related to quality assurance?
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What is the primary motivation behind the design of open source software?
What is the primary motivation behind the design of open source software?
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What is the purpose of bug fixes in open source software contributions?
What is the purpose of bug fixes in open source software contributions?
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How does feature development contribute to open source projects?
How does feature development contribute to open source projects?
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What is the role of user manuals in open source contributions?
What is the role of user manuals in open source contributions?
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Explain the importance of providing API documentation in open source projects.
Explain the importance of providing API documentation in open source projects.
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What does quality assurance entail in the context of open source software?
What does quality assurance entail in the context of open source software?
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Describe how UI design improves open source software.
Describe how UI design improves open source software.
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What is the significance of language translation in open source contributions?
What is the significance of language translation in open source contributions?
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How does cultural adaptation influence open source projects?
How does cultural adaptation influence open source projects?
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What is the role of mentorship in community engagement for open source projects?
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How does release management affect the development process in open source software?
How does release management affect the development process in open source software?
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What are some ways to promote open source software through advocacy?
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Name one key benefit of maintaining issues in a project's issue tracker.
Name one key benefit of maintaining issues in a project's issue tracker.
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What is the primary purpose of the Google Summer of Code?
What is the primary purpose of the Google Summer of Code?
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How does participation in programs like Hacktoberfest benefit developers?
How does participation in programs like Hacktoberfest benefit developers?
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Explain the importance of blogging about open source software.
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What is the significance of the outreachy program?
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Study Notes
Course Information
- Course Code: SWEG5109
- Target Group: 5th Year Software Engineering
- Instructor: Biniam Behailu
- Date: Oct, 2024
Chapter 1: Introduction to Open Source Software Engineering
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Outline:
- Open source paradigm
- Open Source Software in Practice
- Benefits of Open Source
- Economics of Open Source
- Open Source Business Models
- Open-Source Software Criteria
Introduction
- Software engineering is a systematic approach for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software products.
- Its aim is to create high-quality software applications, achieving optimal quality, budget, and time efficiency.
- Software follows consistent, correct requirements within the budget and time constraints.
Introduction (Continued)
- Software engineering paradigms establish fundamental principles, methodologies, and practices for developing high-quality software systems.
- These paradigms shape how programmers approach problems, structure their solutions, and organize code.
- Examples of paradigms (Procedural, OOP, Functional, Agile, DevOps, SaaS) have impacted the development of software engineering (SWEng).
Introduction (Continued)
- Selecting the right paradigm is crucial and influences how developers design, write, and maintain software.
- Key factors for selecting a paradigm include problem domain, complexity, performance, and developer familiarity
- Code readability, maintainability, and program structure are impacted by the chosen paradigm.
What is Open Source Software?
- Open source software (OSS) is software released with a license allowing anyone to view, modify, and distribute the source code.
- This model fosters collaboration and transparency, permitting global developer participation in projects.
- The open-source movement radically improved software development innovations while reducing costs.
What is Open Source Software? (Continued)
- Open source represents a novel approach to intellectual property management.
- Code transparency allows anyone to inspect the code.
- Collaboration enables community-driven development
- Open-source licenses govern the software (eg. MIT, GPL)
- Open source is centered around access, customization, finding and fixing bugs, and sharing modifications.
What is Open Source Software? (Continued)
- Open-source software is not just a concept; it fundamentally empowers the Internet.
- A significant percentage of websites (60%) rely on popular open-source web servers like Apache and Nginx.
- Even large Fortune 500 companies frequently integrate open-source software, particularly Nginx.
History of Open Source
- Early Days of Computing (1950s-1970s): The Free Software Movement emerged, advocating for software freedom, allowing users to modify and redistribute software.
- The Birth of Free Software (1983): Richard Stallman's GNU Project aimed to build a free Unix-like operating system.
- The concept of copyleft was introduced, ensuring free use and modification while maintaining the open nature of derivative works.
- The Free Software Foundation (FSF) promoted the development and use of free software, including the GNU operating system and the GNU General Public License (GPL).
History of Open Source (Continued)
- The Open Source Initiative (1998): The term "Open Source" was popularized to attract businesses and mainstream developers.
- The Open Source Initiative (OSI) was established to promote and certify open-source software licenses.
- Netscape Navigator's source code release in 1998 was pivotal, influencing the formation of the Mozilla project.
- The Cathedral and Bazaar model (1998) defines centralized planning and rapid releases respectively.
History of Open Source (Continued)
- Growth and Adoption (2000s): Linux, developed by Linus Torvalds in 1991, achieved widespread adoption in servers and desktops.
- The Apache HTTP Server became a widely adopted and prominent web server, highlighting open source's viability across different sectors.
- Corporate Involvement (2000s-Present): Major technology companies began incorporating open-source software into their initiatives.
- The rise of cloud computing fostered increased interest in open source solutions like OpenStack and Kubernetes.
Community and Collaboration
- Git and GitHub (2000s): Introduced version control, facilitating easier collaboration on open-source projects.
- Projects diverse and transcend operating systems, encompassing applications, libraries, and frameworks (eg Python, Ruby on Rails).
Current Trends and Future (2020s)
- Continued Growth: Open-source software thrives due to a strong, community-driven model.
- Focus on Security: Concerns surrounding open-source security and sustainability have spurred significant efforts towards ensuring open-source project security and upkeep.
Open Source Software Advancements
- Linux released to the public, including the source code (1991).
- Publication of the Python interpreter source code (1991).
- Introduction of the Apache HTTP Server (1995) and the term "open source" (1998)
- Netscape source code release (1998) and creation of the Open Office software, a free counterpart to Microsoft Office (2000).
- The 20th century laid a strong foundation for open-source software (OSS).
Characteristics of Open Source
- Accessibility of Source Code: Open access and modification for anyone and redistribution.
- Freedom of modification: Modification according to needs.
- Community Collaboration.
- Transparency: Enhanced scrutiny because of its open nature.
- Licensing; Complying with open-source licenses (GPL, MIT).
- Vendor lock-in-avoidance: Increased flexibility in use and support choices.
- Continuous improvement: Active community engagement fosters further enhancements.
- Flexibility in use and support.
Criteria to Choose Open Source Software
- Does the software offer the needed functions (Features)?
- Will the software accommodate project growth (Scalability)?
- How secure is the software (Security)?
- Is the software actively maintained by a community, regular updates, and bug fixes are essential.
- Is there an active user community where assistance and answers are provided (Community Support)?
- Does the software have straightforward, extensive documentation (Documentation)?
- Does your team have the necessary skills to use and maintain the software (Skills)?
- Review software licenses to understand rules and conditions (License).
- Popular open-source software typically has a larger community and resources (Popularity).
Open Source Contributions Types
- Code contributions (Bug Fixes, Feature Development, Refactoring).
- Documentation (User Manuals, API Documentation, Contribution Guidelines).
- Testing (Unit Testing, Bug Reporting, Quality assurance)
- Design (User Interface, Graphic Design).
- Translation and Localization.
- Community Engagement (Support, Mentorship).
- Project Management (Maintaining Issues, Release Management).
- Advocacy and Promotion (Blogging and writing, Speaking Engagements).
Open Source Programs and Projects
- Provide various links for open-source projects in areas such as web development, cloud computing, and machine learning.
Economics of Open Source Software
- Cost Structure: Free to use, reduce cost and barriers to entry (e.g., for startups).
- Support Costs: Organizations often need support, maintenance, and training, even if the original software is free.
- Business Models: Freemium model, dual licensing, consulting, subscription, support maintenance, crowdfunding, and sponsorship.
- Value Creation: Community contributions, network effects.
- Market Dynamics: OSS competes with proprietary software, driving quality and innovation.
- Vendor lock-in avoidance; increased flexibility and cost benefits for businesses.
- Investment and Funding: Crowdfunding, donations, sponsorship.
- Economic Impact: Job creation and boosting innovation.
- Challenges and Risks: Sustainability concerns, quality assurance, and potential issues in long-term viability.
Business Models of Open Source Software
- Freemium Model
- Dual Licensing
- Subscription Model
- Consulting and Services
- Support and Maintenance
- Crowdfunding and Donations
- Sponsorship and Grants
- Open Core Model
- Marketplace Model
Open Source Criteria summary
- Open source license
- Availability of source code - Publicly accessible
- Freedom to Modify
- Sharing/ Redistribution
- Comprehensive documentation
- Code quality,
- Regular updates
- Security audits
- Compatibility and Interoperability
- Support channels
Why use Open Source?
- User Perspective: Cost reduction, enhanced security and flexibility, broader choices and innovations, and community support.
- Developer Perspective: Increased user community, collaboration, accelerated feedback loops, skill development, improved software, improved transparency.
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