The Open Source Ecosystem

An overview of the open source ecosystem, a collection of software, tools, communities,

and practices that promote collaboration and transparency in software development.
Open Source Software
Projects
- Software projects developed and maintained
by communities of developers

- Shared openly and collaborate to build better

software

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Introduction Open Source
Ecosystem
Open source ecosystem is a term used to describe the
network of people, organizations, and technologies that
are involved in the development and maintenance of
open source software.

It encompasses the open source communities, the

development processes, the tools and technologies used,
and the governance and licensing models that are used
to manage the software.

Open source is a way of developing software that

encourages collaboration and participation from the
public. It allows anyone to view, modify, and redistribute
the source code of a project. This transparency and
collaboration leads to better software, faster
development cycles, and more innovation.
Benefits of Open Source
Ecosystem
• Open source software often has better
quality and fewer bugs than proprietary
software.

• This is because open source projects are

more likely to have more people involved in
testing and debugging the code. Additionally,
open source projects are typically more
secure than proprietary software since the
source code is open for anyone to review.

• Open source software is also often cheaper to

use. Since the source code is freely available,
developers can use it to create their own
version of the software without having to pay
licensing fees. This can save companies a lot
of money in the long run.
Tools and Platforms
- Range of tools and platforms support
development and distribution of open source
software

- Examples: Git, GitHub, SourceForge

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Open Source Ecosystem Tools
and Technologies
open source ecosystem is made up of a variety of
tools and technologies that are used to develop and
maintain open source software.
These include
• version control systems,
• bug tracking systems,
• and code review tools.
• Additionally, open source projects often use
• open source libraries and frameworks to help
speed up development.Open source projects also
leverage a variety of different development
processes, such as agile and waterfall. These
processes help ensure that the software is
developed in a timely and efficient manner, while
still maintaining high quality standards.

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Open Source
Communities
- Developers, users, and other contributors
come together to collaborate on projects,
provide support, and share knowledge and
expertise

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Open Source Ecosystem
Communities
• The open source ecosystem is made up of a variety of
different communities.

• These communities are made up of developers, users,

and other stakeholders who are involved in the
development and maintenance of the software. These
communities often provide support and guidance to
one another, and help to ensure that the software is
developed in a timely and efficient manner.

• The open source communities also help to ensure that

the software is used in a fair and equitable manner.

• They provide a platform for users to discuss the

software, and to provide feedback and suggestions for
improvement.
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Open Source Licenses
- Set of open source licenses ensure software is
freely available and can be modified and
distributed by anyone

- Examples: MIT License, GNU General Public

License (GPL), Apache License

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Open Source Ecosystem
Governance and Licensing
Models
• The open source ecosystem is governed by a variety of
different licensing models.

• These models are used to ensure that the software

remains open source, and that it is used in accordance
with the terms of the license.

• Common open source licenses include the GNU General

Public License (GPL), the Apache License, and the MIT
License.

• These licenses determine how the software can be used

and distributed.

• This helps to ensure that the software is used in a fair

and equitable manner.
Companies and
Organizations
- Participate in the open source ecosystem by
contributing to projects, using open source
software, and providing funding

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Power of Open Source
- Dynamic and rapidly evolving space

- Force for innovation, collaboration, and

democratizing access to technology

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Summa
ry
Open source ecosystem is a term used to describe the network of people, organizations, and
technologies that are involved in the development and maintenance of open source software. It
encompasses the open source communities, the development processes, the tools and
technologies used, and the governance and licensing models that are used to manage the
software.The open source ecosystem has many benefits, including better quality and fewer
bugs, faster development cycles, and more innovation. It also helps to ensure that the software
is used in a fair and equitable manner, and that it is developed in a timely and efficient manner.
 The Benefits of Open Source Engineering
An overview of open source engineering, including its principles, applications, and
benefits.
What is Open Source
Engineering?
- Collaborative, transparent approach to
engineering

- Based on principles of open source software

development

- Open source hardware, software, and

documentation

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 Introduction to Open Source
Engineering
• Open source engineering is the practice of designing and
developing software with the intent of making it freely
available to the public.

• It is a form of collaborative software development, where

individuals from around the world work together to create
and maintain software projects.

• Open source engineering provides a platform for individuals

to share their knowledge and expertise in the field of
software engineering.

• It also allows for the development of software that is free

from the constraints of commercial software development.
Benefits of Open Source
Engineering
- Drives innovation and accelerates
development of new products

- Reduces cost and complexity of engineering

projects

- Promotes greater transparency and

accountability

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Benefits of Open Source
Engineering
• Open source engineering provides many benefits to
both users and developers.

• By making software freely available, it allows users

to access the latest features and updates without
having to pay for them.

• It also provides developers with a platform to share

their knowledge and expertise with the world.

• Open source engineering also encourages

collaboration and innovation.
• By working together, developers are able to create
more powerful and efficient software. This in turn
leads to faster development cycles and improved
quality of software.

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Examples of Open
Source Engineering
- Arduino microcontroller platform

- RepRap 3D printer

- Open Source Ecology project

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 Tools for Open Source
Engineering
• Open source engineering requires the use of certain tools
and technologies.

• These include version control systems such as Git and

Subversion, as well as code libraries such as Apache and
Node.js.

• Additionally, developers need to be familiar with

programming languages such as Java, Python, and
JavaScript.

• Developers also need to be familiar with development

frameworks such as Spring and Angular.

• These frameworks provide an easy way to structure and

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The Power of Open
Source Engineering
- Used to drive positive change in the world

- Real world examples demonstrate potential of

open source engineering

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