Open Architecture

This section [will] describe architectural issues relevant for open source projects.

Community

• How to generate a community

• Flame wars and other body odours (How to resolve disagreements)

Design and Architecture

• Design first - or rush to code

• Considerations to make a community

• Yet another ...

• Licensing

Development

• Development methodology

• Ensuring copyright clarity

• Trojan horses

• Testing

• Defects

• Planning

Documentation

• What documentation is required and how can it be provided?

Support

• How to support end-users

• The role and responsibilities of support organisations

• What platforms and infrastructure need supporting

• What set-up and install routines should be provided