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Open source software best practices and supply chain risk ... - GOV.UK gov.uk Mar 3, 2025 8 facts
claimThere is a disconnect between existing best practices and the real-world use of open source software (OSS) components, as best practices do not always reflect the real-world use described by interview participants.
claimThe lack of organizational guidance regarding open-source software (OSS) often leaves individual developers or teams responsible for deciding which best practices to follow.
referenceThe authors of the GOV.UK report on open-source software best practices identified four main takeaways from their literature review and expert interviews: Broad yet Evolving Guidance, Lack of Industry-Specific Best Practices, Lack of Scale-Appropriate Best Practices, and Disagreements and Diversity in Approaches.
claimThe broad nature of existing open-source software guidance creates a problematic disconnect between recommended best practices and the actual real-world usage of open-source components.
accountThe authors of the GOV.UK report observed a disconnect between academic literature on best practices and the actual practices of organizations, ranging from small startups with single-figure employees to larger entities with eight-figure valuations, noting a discernible absence of formalized processes.
perspectiveThe authors of the GOV.UK report argue that the current landscape of open-source software best practices fails to reflect real-world usage and requires more research into risk management approaches tailored to organizational size.
claimOrganizational processes for open-source software management often originate from internal developer experiences and opinions rather than academic research or established best practices.
claimThe absence of a formal process for evaluating the trustworthiness of open-source software is a significant oversight in current best practices literature, especially given the increasing reliance on OSS and the rising number of vulnerabilities.
A Mixed-Methods Study of Open-Source Software Maintainers On ... arxiv.org Feb 3, 2025 1 fact
quote“It’s pretty overwhelming, and you might just be like, why do I need any of these? Like, why is this important? Having a single button that just says, enable best practices, would go a long way.”
Renewables vs. Nature: What the Race to Net Zero Really Means for ... landconservationnetwork.org Jan 9, 2025 1 fact
claimPeak environmental stewardship bodies are well-positioned to identify best practices and collaborate with renewable energy proponents on implementation.