Crowston, Kevin, and Ivan Shamshurin. “Core-Periphery Communication and the Success of Free Libre Open Source Software Projects”. IFIP International Conference on Open Source Systems, Springer, 2016, pp. 45–56, doi:10.1007/978-3-319-39225-7_4.
Abstract
We examine the relationship between communications by core and peripheral members and Free/Libre Open Source Software project success. The study uses data from 74 projects in the Apache Software Foundation Incubator. We conceptualize project success in terms of success building a community, as assessed by graduation from the Incubator. We compare successful and unsuccessful projects on volume of communication by core (committer) and peripheral community members and on use of inclusive pronouns as an indication of efforts to create intimacy among team members.
Year of Publication
2016
Conference Name
IFIP International Conference on Open Source Systems
Publisher
Springer
DOI
10.1007/978-3-319-39225-7_4
Refereed Designation
Refereed