In the "Open Source Software Development Methods" course, offered by The Linux Foundation, students will delve into the world of open source software (OSS) and its impact on technology. The course starts by defining OSS and contrasting it with proprietary software, exploring the historical evolution of OSS and its governance models. Learners will gain insights into the advantages of OSS and examine successful OSS projects, fostering a practical understanding of its usage and benefits in real-world scenarios. The course then delves into working within OSS projects, covering topics such as contributing to projects, continuous integration, licenses, legal issues, and dealing with non-responsive maintainers. Additionally, students will explore the importance of diversity in OSS projects and the role of hosting providers like GitHub. The course offers a practical exercise in selecting licenses and emphasizes the significance of leadership, diversity, and respectful communication within OSS projects.
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The course encompasses an introduction to open source software, working in OSS projects, and building better OSS projects, covering a range of topics such as OSS advantages, continuous integration, diversity, and GitHub usage, providing practical insights into the world of open source software.
The first module provides a thorough foundation in open source software, covering its definition, historical context, governance models, and the advantages of OSS. Learners also gain exposure to successful OSS projects, emphasizing the practical relevance of OSS in the technology landscape.
The second module focuses on working within OSS projects, exploring topics such as contributing to projects, continuous integration, selecting licenses, and dealing with legal issues and non-responsive maintainers. The module also underscores the significance of continuous integration in OSS projects.
The third module emphasizes the importance of building better OSS projects, delving into leadership, the reasons for OSS project failures, promoting diversity, and leveraging hosting providers like GitHub. Learners will also engage in practical exercises related to GitHub and GitLab usage.
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