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IDC PeerScape: Peer Insights for the Changing Role of Open Source Software Foundations

Publisher IDC
Published Jan 29, 2024
Length 8 Pages
SKU # IDC18475971

Description

IDC PeerScape: Peer Insights for the Changing Role of Open Source Software Foundations


This IDC PeerScape offers guidance for achieving success with open source software projects. It includes insights from industry veterans with deep expertise in managing successful open source software communities and initiatives. "IDC frequently fields questions on how to help an open source software project be more successful — or when the time is right to terminate a struggling open source software project," said Al Gillen, group vice president, Software Development and Open Source, IDC. "We see the creation of a healthy community to be closely associated with establishing a credible governance model, fair licensing, and encouraging multiple paths to market for the resulting technology."

Please Note: Extended description available upon request.

Table of Contents

8 Pages
IDC PeerScape Figure
Executive Summary
Peer Insights
Practice 1: Balanced Governance Drives Success
Challenge
Example
Guidance
Practice 2: Diversity of Developers Leads to Stability
Challenge
Example
Guidance
Practice 3: Multiple Paths to Market Brings Strength
Challenge
Example
Guidance
Practice 4: Use and Enforce Best Practices for Security
Challenge
Example
Guidance

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