Study Reveals Factors Impacting Velocity in Open Source Projects

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Improving Velocity of Code Contributions in Open Source

Irina Zaks, Timothy Lehnen, and Aaron Zaks have conducted a study on improving the velocity of code contributions in open-source software, focusing on the Drupal project messaging module. Published in June 2024 in the IEEE Computer magazine, the study analyzes contribution patterns using data from Drupal.org, GitLab, and Slack.

The researchers identified key factors affecting development speed, such as community size, engagement, and governance, highlighting the importance of real-time communication and stakeholder involvement. They recommend better documentation, automation tools, and strategic issue triaging to enhance project velocity. This study, supported by the Drupal Association, aims to apply its findings to other open-source projects to improve development efficiency. For more details, visit the IEEE Computer Society's website.

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Improving Velocity of Code Contributions in Open Source

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Irina Zaks, Timothy Lehnen and Aaron Zaks

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Drupal

Open Source

Software Development

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