Non-invasive Investigation of the Software Process in Open Source Projects (original) (raw)

Abstract. Open Source and Agile (eXtreme Programming, in particular) projects have several commonalities such as focus on the value for the user, continuous feedback, high level of communication, etc. Moreover, both approaches present difficulties in keeping track of the status of the development, verifying the quality of the production process, identifying best practices, etc. Such difficulties are related to the lack of a formal activity for the collection of data regarding the development process.