ICTPRG429 — Maintain open-source code programs

1 Investigate open-source paradigm

• 1.1Examine open-source paradigm and analyse differences with traditional software development models
• 1.2Identify types of online resources, including open source communities
• 1.3Investigate types of project documentation
• 1.4Identify and analyse role of an online community and international collaboration
• 1.5Examine motivational factors for contributors to open-source code
• 1.6Analyse open-source licensing models

2 Familiarise with target program

• 2.1Identify open source target program requiring maintenance
• 2.2Establish and confirm target program requirements and specifications
• 2.3Examine online resources applicable to target program
• 2.4Download executable binaries and install and run target program
• 2.5Access and analyse supporting documentation

3 Prepare and perform support activities

• 3.1Select and register with online community open-source group
• 3.2Download snapshots of latest source code and supporting documentation according to organisational procedures
• 3.3Build and execute a snapshot according to project requirements

4 Maintain code

• 4.1Access project bug database and select bugs to be resolved and features to be added
• 4.2Use applicable software-development tools and environment according to project requirements
• 4.3Make changes to local copy of code and resolve selected bugs
• 4.4Test resulting code and confirm identified bugs are resolved
• 4.5Prepare and submit code patch to repository according to project requirements

5 Participate in community

• 5.1Exchange messages with other project members and actively participate in community activities
• 5.2Submit code and documentation code patches online
• 5.3Access online project resources and identify project and community developments
• 5.4Maintain and observe community-participation standards

6 Document and finalise project

• 6.1Access project documentation according to organisational procedures
• 6.2Prepare and contribute new information and updates using existing documentation
• 6.3Submit documented changes to required personnel and obtain sign-off

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