Trust and involvement of Cameroonian software developers in open-source projects  

作　　者：Martial Kadji Ngassam 

机构地区：[1]University of Douala,Cameroon to University of Douala,Douala,BP 2701,Cameroon [2]University of Versailles Saint Quentin,France to University of Versailles Saint Quentin,Saint-Quentin,78180,France

出　　处：《Data Science and Management》2024年第4期332-339,共8页数据科学与管理(英文)

摘　　要：Although recent studies have examined collaboration within open-source software projects,the focus has primarily been on their motivations and governance.This study explores the complex dynamics of trust and involvement among Cameroonian software developers in open-source projects.In the context of a rapidly evolving software development landscape,these projects have emerged as a transformative force,redefining global collaboration standards.The qualitative methodological approach involved a survey of 22 participants in open-source software projects,including Cameroonian software developers,project governance actors,and open-source community members.Analyses revealed that the trust given to African software developers,including their effective integration into projects and consideration of their specificities and contributions,has a positive impact on their involvement in and ability to appropriate information technologies.By exploring the interaction between cultural,social,and technological factors,this study enhances our understanding of trust mechanisms within open-source communities,especially those involving remote developers.

关 键 词：Software development TRUST Developer involvement Information technologies Remote collaboration 

分 类 号：TP3[自动化与计算机技术—计算机科学与技术]