Methodologies Used in Open Source Approach to Developing Software in Companies in Finland
Felicia Gbemisola Jääskeläinen · Theseus (Ammattikorkeakoulujen) · 2013
There has always been methodology since when there has been a need to create solutions to problems. In the case of open source software development, methdology has been essential even though not very visible in creating successful development processes. The Linux and Apache projects are but a few of success stories of open source development projects. This research project sets out to gain knowledge on methodologies used in open source software development and its theoretical background digs into understanding software development processes and open source holistically. The theoretical background opens up also the factors affecting open source software. These background information is then taken into the empirical phase to establish knowledge in this subject. The result of this research brings to light the current trends in methodologies in use in companies developing open source software’s in Finland. All the companies interviewed, uses a methdology either as it is or crafted in combination with another methodology to create a new methdology that functions for the company and brings benefit to the customer too. The results from this research will be useful for any company implementing open source software development, any company planning / individual interested in methodologies used in open source software development and any company wanting to explore new methdology.