Open Source Software Development Methods
$49
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What You'll Learn
- 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.
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.
Course FAQs
Is this an accredited online course?
Accreditation for 'Open Source Software Development Methods' is determined by the provider, The Linux Foundation. For online college courses or degree programs, we strongly recommend you verify the accreditation status directly on the provider's website to ensure it meets your requirements.
Can this course be used for continuing education credits?
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How do I enroll in this online school program?
To enroll, click the 'ENROLL NOW' button on this page. You will be taken to the official page for 'Open Source Software Development Methods' on the The Linux Foundation online class platform, where you can complete your registration.
