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OSSD
Also known as: open source software development
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Seven observations and research questions about Open Design ... cambridge.org Oct 19, 2021 9 facts
claimProduct development in OSSD and OSPD is characterized as an ongoing process of continuous improvement by a community rather than a project with defined inputs, outputs, and timelines.
quoteRaasch & Herstatt (2011) observe that in OSSD and OSPD, 'stable versions […] co-exist with experimental versions'.
claimOSSD and OSPD projects utilize Distributed Version Control Systems (DVCS) for management and governance, which departs from the traditional Product Data Management (PDM) systems used in engineering.
claimParticipants in OSSD and OSPD projects engage in self-selection and self-identification of tasks, which is incompatible with centralized hierarchies and traditional project or resource planning.
claimIn OSSD and OSPD, the determination of which repository copy or branch acts as the reference is decided by agreement among developers and can be revised.
claimOSSD and OSPD projects prioritize encouraging divergence over controlling convergence, a behavior explained by their specific governance models.
quoteLee & Cole (2003) describe the OSSD and OSPD design process as an 'experimental tree […] where innovative variations and experimentations are generated, tested, and selected to become a part of the stable tree where further refinement and improvement are conducted'.
claimThe community-driven, continuous improvement model of OSSD and OSPD induces challenging turnover among contributors.
claimSubteams in OSSD and OSPD can branch out from an original stream to create a derivative product.
Governance strategies for open collaboration: Focusing on resource ... researchgate.net Aug 7, 2025 1 fact
referenceThe authors of the paper 'Governance strategies for open collaboration: Focusing on resource allocation in open source software development organizations' investigate the factors that affect the performance of open collaborations, with a specific emphasis on open source software development (OSSD) projects.