module-eoss
EOSS
Open Source Software Management
This module covers the foundation and concepts for building effective open source practices in companies and organizations. The focus is on the following phases:
- Using open source software
- Contribute to existing open source projects
- Starting new open source projects and building welcoming communities These three key stages are embedded in strategic considerations, governance processes and implementation.
Preparation
Please prepare the following tasks for our first on-site exchange:
- Define individual (SMART) goals you’d like to achieve within this course.
- Gather your experience with open source software until now.
- Please bring your laptop with you - we will do a lot of interactive, hands-on tasks.
On-Site 1
Date & Time
Fr, 27. September 2024, 12.35 - 16.00h
BFH, Brückenstrasse 73, 3007 Bern, P111
Agenda
- First meet and greet: getting to know each other
- Overview and schedule
- Introduction to Open Source basics and Github
Learning Objectives
- “OSPO 101 - Section 01: Open Source Introduction”
- First Steps (Login, Browsing, Voting, Commenting, …) in GitHub
- Get to know first open source projects
Self-Study 1
28. September - 10. October 2024
Tasks
- Read & prepare: OSPO 101 - Section 02: Open Source Business Strategy
- Collect questions: https://etherpad.wikimedia.org/p/bfh-ch-module-eoss-hs24
- Section 1 Task: 💪 #01.05: License(s) ✅
- Section 1 Task: 💪 #01.06: Reason(s) ✅
On-Site 2
Date & Time
Fr, 11. October 2024, 12.35 - 16.00h
BFH, Brückenstrasse 73, 3007 Bern, P111
Agenda
- Recap: Inputs & Tasks “OSPO 101 - Section 01”
- Discuss and clarify all open questions
- Inputs & Tasks “OSPO 101 - Section 02”
Learning Objectives
- “OSPO 101 - Section 02: Open Source Business Strategy”
- Business Models
- Strategy
- Policies
- OSPO Introduction
- Issue(s) auf GitHub
- Open Source Alternativen: Introduction & Usage
Self-Study 2
12. - 24. October 2024
Tasks
- Read & prepare: OSPO 101 - Section 03: Effective Open Source Program (OSPO) Management
- Collect questions: https://etherpad.wikimedia.org/p/bfh-ch-module-eoss-hs24
- Section 2 Task: 💪 #02.03: Strategy ✅ - Analyse, document and (be able to) present your business
On-Site 3
Date & Time
Fr, 25. October 2024, 12.35 - 16.00h
BFH, Brückenstrasse 73, 3007 Bern, P111
Agenda
- Recap: Inputs & Tasks “OSPO 101 - Section 02”
- Discuss and clarify all open questions
- Inputs & Tasks “OSPO 101 - Section 03”
Learning Objectives
- Present (business) model, open (source) strategy and (related) policies of an existing business
- OSPO 101 - Section 03: Effective Open Source Program (OSPO) Management
- Open Source Program Offices & Your Organization
- Building an Effective Open Source Program Office
- Additional Information & Case Studies
Self-Study 3
26. October - 07. November 2024
Tasks
- Read & prepare: OSPO 101 - Section 04: Open Source Development Practices
- Collect questions: https://etherpad.wikimedia.org/p/bfh-ch-module-eoss-hs24
- Section 2 Task: 💪 #02.03: Strategy ✅ - Finish: Analyse, document and (be able to) present (at next exchange on-site) your business
On-Site 4
Date & Time
Fr, 08. November 2024, 12.35 - 16.00h
BFH, Brückenstrasse 73, 3007 Bern, P111
Agenda
- ~12 individual #02.03 presentations of ~5-7 minutes (2 x 45 minutes for presentation slot)
- Recap: Inputs & Tasks “OSPO 101 - Section 03”
- Discuss and clarify all open questions
- Inputs & Tasks “OSPO 101 - Section 04”
Learning Objectives
- Present business model, open strategy and policies of an existing business + details & feedbacks
- OSPO 101 - Section 04: Open Source Development Practices
- Effective Open Source Development & Participation
- The Role of Continuous Integration & Testing
- Applying Open Source Methodologies Internally
Self-Study 4
09. - 21. November 2024
Tasks
- Read & prepare: OSPO 101 - Section 05: Open Source Licensing and Compliance Basics
- Collect questions: https://etherpad.wikimedia.org/p/bfh-ch-module-eoss-hs24
- Section 4 Tasks:
- 💪 #04.01: Key Takeaway(s) ✅
- 💪 #04.02: Boy Scout Rule ✅
- 💪 #04.03: 2 Contribution Ideas ✅
On-Site 5
Date & Time
Fr, 22. November 2024, 12.35 - 16.00h
BFH, Brückenstrasse 73, 3007 Bern, P111
Agenda
- Recap: Inputs & Tasks “OSPO 101 - Section 04”
- Discuss and clarify all open questions
- Inputs & Tasks “OSPO 101 - Section 05”
Learning Objectives
- OSPO 101 - Section 05: Open Source Compliance Programs
- Open Source Licensing and Compliance Basics
- Building an Effective Compliance Program
- Choosing the Right License Compliance Tool
- The Role of Open Source Audits During M&A Activities
Self-Study 5
23. - 05. December 2024
Tasks
- Read & prepare: OSPO 101 - Section 06: Understanding Upstream Open Source Projects
- Collect questions: https://etherpad.wikimedia.org/p/bfh-ch-module-eoss-hs24
- Section 5 Tasks:
- 💪 #05.01: Public Contribution ✅
- 💪 #05.02: Public Pull Request ✅
- 💪 #05.03: (Meta) Change(s) ✅
On-Site 6
Date & Time
Fr, 06. December 2024, 12.35 - 16.00h
BFH, Brückenstrasse 73, 3007 Bern, P111
Agenda
- Recap: Inputs & Tasks “OSPO 101 - Section 05”
- Discuss and clarify all open questions
- Inputs & Tasks “OSPO 101 - Section 06”
Learning Objectives
- OSPO 101 - Section 06: Understanding Upstream Open Source Projects
- Understanding Upstream Open Source Projects
- Effective Upstream Contribution Strategies
- Upstream Development Practices
Self-Study 6
07. - 19. December 2024
Tasks
- Read & prepare: OSPO 101 - Section 07: Creating Open Source Projects
- Collect questions: https://etherpad.wikimedia.org/p/bfh-ch-module-eoss-hs24
- Section 6 Tasks:
- 💪 #06.01: Semantic Versioning ✅
- 💪 #06.02: Contribution model ✅
- 💪 #06.03: Contribution phase ✅
On-Site 7
Date & Time
Fr, 20. December 2024, 12.35 - 16.00h
BFH, Brückenstrasse 73, 3007 Bern, P111
Agenda
- Recap: Inputs & Tasks “OSPO 101 - Section 06”
- Discuss and clarify all open questions
- Inputs “OSPO 101 - Section 07”
Learning Objectives
- OSPO 101 - Section 07: Creating Open Source Projects
- Open Source Project Creation Overview
- New Project Preparations
- Successful Project Launch & Sustainment