• Title: Producing Open Source Software: How to Run a Successful Free Software Project
• Author(s) Karl Fogel
• Publisher: O'Reilly Media, 1 edition (October 14, 2005); eBook (2nd Edition, 2020-08-14)
• Paperback: 304 pages
• eBook: HTML, PDF, ePub, etc.
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0596007590
• ISBN-13: 978-0596007591
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Book Description

This is a book about the human side of open source development. It describes how successful projects operate, the expectations of users and developers, and the culture of free software.

This comprehensive guide offers several tried and true steps to help you successfully manage the complex process of developing free software. Topics include project management, developer motivation, technical infrastructure to support collaboration, and project promotion. Producing Open Source Software is ideal for developers starting their own free software projects, or people who simply want to participate in the process.

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