Github is a way for people to share open source code. It is a powerful and sophisticated repository web-system for developing software projects. It uses “Git revision control” system. It offers both paid plans for private repositories and free accounts for open source projects [1]. GitHub was the most popular and famous code repository site for the open source projects. GIT is developed by Linus Torvald. Before going in the core explanation of GitHub it’s better to describe the term “version control” system. It can be a designer or a person who works with code or the developer. They all have few multiple common tasks as:
• Writing the content
• Opening new files
• Corrections request of modification
• Saving the things again and again
Saving the things again and again is the main goal of the version control providing the information like when you did it? Why you did it? What were the contents which has been changed? It will open the view for any time in the future. In other words u can have a complete log of all the tasks been performed. It will not only show you the modified result of the changes been made but will also provide you the results of before and after so that you can choose between them, the best one. As long as a single person is working with all these changes it will be easy for him to manage. But the level of difficulty arises when there is a team work. As one member of the team make changes the other might not be aware of the changes been made. So he has to face some level of difficulty. For coming over this difficulty we need some more advancement of the version control system which can answer the questions like: Who changed it? Why changed it? When changed it? The full coordination should be provided to the wh...
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GitHub is always updated as all the users can easily access and save their works/changes and modifications at any time which is not similar to SVN. Updated information is very important as it will not only save your time but can also prevents the conflictions which may spoil the team spirit and hence the results. [6]
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The key points to the development good software always depends upon few factors like its access speed, output results, navigations, layout, user’s requirements, and lastly it must be user friendly. When it comes to comparison between Github and SVN it is more obvious that Github is more useful and ideal as it is fast processor, good tracker which tracks every single atomic changes made to the system’s stored repository. Whereas, SVN is bit backward in these useful features.
Work breakdown is an essential tool in project management. Project manager make very good use of the WBS. That is to say, it
Researches who discuss workflow emphasize the importance of using a system to handle the many programs and the data files that are a standard part of a research project. Files may be developed, used, and updated by multiple members of a research team. Therefore, it is imperative that members of the team agree on a set of guidelines for naming, revising, and storing files. In the earlier example of documentation, the initial comment of a program file included who prepared the file and when it was last updated. This is good procedure to follow and essential to version control. A set of procedures designed to record changes to files so that those working with the files know when they were created and updated. A online system is called a git and widely used through the website GitHub. Although it was designed initially for software developers, it has become popular among scientific researchers as an online location to collaborate on research projects and share
Proprietary software is defined as computer software in which the producer has set restrictions on use, private modification, copying, or republishing. Open source and free software are pretty much the opposite, the source codes are made available which permits the user to use, change, improve, and redistribute it in an unmodified or modified form. These definitions first led me to believe that proprietary software was more secure when compared to others because of its code not being available. Recent observations have shown though that even proprietary software developers are starting to realize that open source software development has been so successful that proprietary companies have been paying attention to incorporating open source strategies into their business model. [3] These observations have led to the development of hybrid software that has elements of both proprietary and open source software. As a matter of fact, we are alread...
It is well known that the team work is far better than performing a task individually. Such kind of practice plays a very important role in software engineering. A lot of things can be achieved together with the combination of diversified people, as they input different tactics and skills so that the main objective of a certain mission can be accomplished appropriately. Even though teaming up and working for a project is essential and helpful; there exist some issues that could bring interruptions and conflicts in the team.
There are currently many different software packages available for project management, some of which are free to use, some web based and some are licensed software packages. This will include Microsoft Project, Web2Project, 24SevenOffice, 2-plan, Cerbro and Endeavour Software Project Management. Any of these software packages in the hands of a project manager would be of great value as it can be used to provide priceless information.
Ubuntu is the most well known free distribution (distro) of Linux (Ubuntu Manual Team, 2013). One of the main ideas behind most Linux distros is that the community is able to improve the operating system (OS) whether that person is a user or developer. Both users and developers are able to submit bug reports to help the community collaborate with each other and enhance the OS. Any person with the necessary skills and tools can also develop for the operating system, and submit a pull request, a process which allows developers to contribute their own code to the operating system. Many Linux distros, including Ubuntu, have package managers which allow users to easily customize their computer and its software to their specific needs.
The Waterfall Model has been the ideal choice for software development. In this model, an idea become a usable software in a sequential process that cascade through the stages of Initiation, Analysis, Implementation, Testing and Maintenance. But it has some disadvantages. Agile software development evolved as a solution to the disadvantages of Waterfall model. Instead of a sequential design process, the Agile methodology follows an incremental approach.
The purpose of writing this essay is expressing the fundamentals of software engineering in the developing software environment; also explaining the importance of this kind of science in computing aspects; another point in this study is to identify the measures which help developers to release a successful products. This essay will outline some basics that are related to software engineering science; this essay explains some definitions of software engineering and the reasons that have made software engineers care about using some approaches to deal with developing software. Moreover, this essay will describe the roles that should be taken by software engineers and describe the most important model that has been used to develop software.
Conflicts and disputes are a natural part of human behavior and should not be considered undesirable or a sign of failure. The project manager is responsible to identify and resolve conflict between team members on his or her project.
The wiki is a browser based editing program which allows multiple users to contribute and edit text. It includes editing tools similar to a word processor that allow the user to control text size and color, make the text bold or italicized, and enter web links and pictures. Changes are tracked by the software and successive edits can be monitored or even rolled back to a previous version. The program allows email notification of changes made as chosen by the user in the settings of their account (Cunningham, 2002; Crocker, Hutchings, Nussey, Park, & Springate, 2010).
Through the years, technology has allowed many aspects of our lives to be enhanced and our standard of living increased. The creation of the computer, cell phone, internet and interactive software have caused the world to become more globalized and for information to become more accessible to the general public. As with any type of evolution, the standards of all technologies have been raised to accommodate our new needs for information and data processing. Open source software (OSS) is simply one of these evolutions.
Agile development is chosen when the requirements are not clear. This is the reason that it is chosen for the projects where the rate of risk is high. Agile software development is best for the projects where the project can be divided in mini projects and these mini projects are completed by passing through the phase of design, coding and testing. The results of these iterations clear the requirements gradually. The feedback from the customers also clears the requirements. This is the reason that most of the companies use agile development methodology because of the fact that it has the capability to adapt to difficult situation and chase strict deadlines. Agile method is being used all over the software industry. Most of the developers are aware of the fact that Agile methodology is best for them.
The aim of this paper is to define the terms ‘Information and Communication Technologies’ (hereinafter ‘ICT’ without emphasis), ‘ICT Security’ and ‘Open Source Software’ (hereinafter ‘OSS’ without emphasis). This paper will focus on discussing the concept of ‘ICT Security in OSS’ suggested in well-known sources (The UNESCO 2007; Bakari 2007; Open Source Software Work Group 2010; Australian Government Information Management Office 2011).
This data will supportive all through the task where project supervisor can ready to keep the track of items use through Configuration Management
Surran, M. (2003). Making the Switch to Open Source Software. T.H.E. Journal Online. Retrieved September 16, 2003 from T.H.E. Journal Online website: