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

Data Science and Management Pub Date : 2024-05-06 DOI:10.1016/j.dsm.2024.04.005

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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.

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喀麦隆软件开发人员对开源项目的信任和参与情况

尽管最近的研究对开源软件项目中的合作进行了研究，但重点主要放在其动机和管理上。本研究探讨了喀麦隆软件开发人员对开源项目的信任和参与的复杂动态。在软件开发领域迅速发展的背景下，这些项目已成为一股变革力量，重新定义了全球协作标准。采用定性方法对开源软件项目的 22 名参与者进行了调查，其中包括喀麦隆软件开发人员、项目管理人员和开源社区成员。分析表明，对非洲软件开发人员的信任，包括将他们有效地纳入项目并考虑他们的特殊性和贡献，对他们参与和利用信息技术的能力产生了积极影响。通过探索文化、社会和技术因素之间的相互作用，本研究加深了我们对开源社区内信任机制的理解，尤其是那些涉及远程开发人员的社区。

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