In this course, we will define what open source software is, we will go over the history of open source software and what benefits it has provided to the world’s technology infrastructure over the decades. The course aims to teach you how to work in open source projects productively and gain a lot of benefits from it, and really understand what the advantages are. You will learn about collaboration best practices, and how to encourage diversity in open source projects. We will discuss the different licensing models that are available, as this will help you decide what the best license is for your project. We will talk about methods that are commonly used, such as Continuous Integration, and use of GitHub and other hosting providers as a central meeting place for open source projects, and we will provide some examples of successful open source projects.
This course is part of the Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git Specialization
Open Source Software Development Methods
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week
1Open Source Software
8 videos (Total 31 min), 4 quizzes
8 videos
Introduction to Open Source Software Development Methods (Course 1)1m
Module 1 Overview1m
What Is Open Source Software?2m
History of Open Source Software5m
Open Source Governance Models3m
Advantages of OSS7m
Successful OSS Projects5m
3 practice exercises
Open Source Software10m
Why Use Open Source Software?10m
Successful OSS Projects: Examples10m
Week
2WORKING IN OSS PROJECTS
5 videos (Total 21 min), 2 readings, 3 quizzes
5 videos
Contributing to OSS Projects4m
Tips for Successful Contributions3m
Continuous Integration6m
OSS Licenses and Legal Issues4m
2 readings
Linux Kernel Continuous Integration Project: An Example1m
Selecting a License (Exercise)20m
3 practice exercises
Working in OSS Projects10m
Continuous Integration10m
OSS Licensing and Legal Issues10m
Week
3Building Better OSS Projects
5 videos (Total 14 min), 1 reading, 4 quizzes
5 videos
Leadership vs. Control2m
Why Do Many OSS Projects Fail?2m
Diversity in OSS4m
GitHub and Other Hosting Providers3m
1 reading
Create a GitHub Account (Exercise)15m
3 practice exercises
Leadership vs. Control and Why Projects Fail10m
Respecting and Encouraging Diversity in OSS10m
GitHub and Other Hosting Providers10m
Instructor
Jerry Cooperstein
Director of TrainingTraining & Certification
About The Linux Foundation
The Linux Foundation supports the creation of sustainable open source ecosystems by providing financial and intellectual resources, infrastructure, services, events, and training. Working together, The Linux Foundation and its projects form the most ambitious and successful investment in the creation of shared technology.
About the Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git Specialization
The Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git Specialization will give you a strong foundation for working comfortably and productively in open source development communities. By completing the specialization, you’ll have a better understanding of the Linux environment, as well as methods and tools required to successfully use it, and you’ll know how to use git, the distributed version control system.
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