Intermediate - Advanced Level Users
One of the first books available that teaches the development and implementation of open source software. The book was written by the co-creator of CVS (concurrent versions system). It includes case studies and tips from today's leaders of the open source industry, including the creators of Apache, Gimp and Linux. You are taught the best practices of open source software development and its uses as its implementation tool.
The book also describes what open source software is, why it is successful, why there is so much media hype, and where it is going in the future. It covers in detail:
- CVS
- GNU licence
- Software design and development
- Participant communication
- Testing procedures
- Releasing the software
- Administration
- Troubleshooting