Course Summary
Learn how to contribute to open source projects and understand the methods behind successful open source software development.Key Learning Points
- Discover the benefits and challenges of open source software development
- Understand the importance of community and collaboration in open source projects
- Learn how to contribute to open source projects using Git and GitHub
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- USA: $83,000
- India: INR 6,00,000
- Spain: €35,000
- USA: $83,000
- India: INR 6,00,000
- Spain: €35,000
- USA: $105,000
- India: INR 10,00,000
- Spain: €45,000
- USA: $83,000
- India: INR 6,00,000
- Spain: €35,000
- USA: $105,000
- India: INR 10,00,000
- Spain: €45,000
- USA: $75,000
- India: INR 8,00,000
- Spain: €30,000
Related Topics for further study
- Open source software development
- Git and GitHub
- Community and collaboration
- Project management
- Coding standards
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the benefits and challenges of open source software development
- Learn how to contribute to open source projects using Git and GitHub
- Gain knowledge on project management and community building in open source software development
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of programming concepts
- Familiarity with Git and GitHub
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Self-paced
- Online
- Video lectures
- Quizzes and assignments
Similar Courses
- Open Source Software Development
- Open Source Collaboration and Community
Related Education Paths
- Certified Open Source Developer
- Certified Open Source Project Manager
- Certified Open Source Community Manager
Notable People in This Field
- Linus Torvalds
- Eric S. Raymond
Related Books
Description
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.
Outline
- Open Source Software
- Specialization Overview
- Introduction to Open Source Software Development Methods (Course 1)
- Module 1 Overview
- What Is Open Source Software?
- What Is Proprietary Software?
- Pragmatism vs Idealism
- History of Open Source Software
- Open Source Governance Models
- Advantages of OSS
- Successful OSS Projects
- Open Source Software
- Why Use Open Source Software?
- Successful OSS Projects: Examples
- WORKING IN OSS PROJECTS
- Module 2 Overview
- Contributing to OSS Projects
- Tips for Successful Contributions
- Continuous Integration
- OSS Licenses and Legal Issues
- Patents and Licenses
- Linux Kernel Continuous Integration Project: An Example
- The Continuous Delivery Foundation
- Choosing a License - Additional Resources
- Combining Licenses
- Selecting a License (Exercise)
- Working in OSS Projects
- Continuous Integration
- OSS Licensing and Legal Issues
- Building Better OSS Projects
- Module 3 Overview
- Leadership vs. Control
- Why Do Many OSS Projects Fail?
- Diversity in OSS
- GitHub and Other Hosting Providers
- Creating Accounts at Gitub and GitLab (Exercise)
- Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git Specialization Digital Badge
- Leadership vs. Control and Why Projects Fail
- Respecting and Encouraging Diversity in OSS
- GitHub and Other Hosting Providers
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the best open-source software development methods with this comprehensive course on Coursera. Users praise the course for its engaging content and practical approach to learning.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
practical approach to learningPros from User Reviews
- Engaging content
- Practical approach to learning
- Well-structured course material
- In-depth coverage of open-source software development methods
Cons from User Reviews
- Limited interaction with instructors
- Some technical issues with course platform
- Lack of advanced topics
- Not suitable for beginners with no programming experience
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