Social network structures in open source software development teams
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62) › 21_Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 25-40 |
| Journal / Publication | Journal of Database Management |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - Apr 2007 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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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 ftom SourceForge.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. Copyright © 2007, Idea Group Inc.
Research Area(s)
- Longitudinal study, Open source software (OSS), Social networks, Social structure
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Citation Format(s)
Social network structures in open source software development teams. / Long, Yuan; Siau, Keng.
In: Journal of Database Management, Vol. 18, No. 2, 04.2007, p. 25-40.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62) › 21_Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
