Social Networks Structures in Open Source Software Development Teams

Social Networks Structures in Open Source Software Development Teams

Yuan Long, Keng Siau
ISBN13: 9781605661728|ISBN10: 1605661724|EISBN13: 9781605661735
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60566-172-8.ch018
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Long, Yuan, and Keng Siau. "Social Networks Structures in Open Source Software Development Teams." Advanced Principles for Improving Database Design, Systems Modeling, and Software Development, edited by Keng Siau and John Erickson, IGI Global, 2009, pp. 346-359. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60566-172-8.ch018

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Long, Y. & Siau, K. (2009). Social Networks Structures in Open Source Software Development Teams. In K. Siau & J. Erickson (Eds.), Advanced Principles for Improving Database Design, Systems Modeling, and Software Development (pp. 346-359). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60566-172-8.ch018

Chicago

Long, Yuan, and Keng Siau. "Social Networks Structures in Open Source Software Development Teams." In Advanced Principles for Improving Database Design, Systems Modeling, and Software Development, edited by Keng Siau and John Erickson, 346-359. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2009. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60566-172-8.ch018

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Abstract

Drawing on social network theories and previous studies, this research examines the dynamics of social network structures in Open Source Software (OSS) teams. Three projects were selected from Source- Forge.net in terms of their similarities as well as their differences. Monthly data were extracted from the bug tracking systems in order to achieve a longitudinal view of the interaction pattern of each project. Social network analysis was used to generate the indices of social structure. The finding suggests that the interaction pattern of OSS projects evolves from a single hub at the beginning to a core/periphery model as the projects move forward.

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