Software Development: An Open Source Approach (Hardcover)

Overview and Motivation
Software
Free and Open Source Software (FOSS)
Two Case Studies

Working with a Project Team
Key FOSS Activities
Client-Oriented vs. Community-Oriented Projects
Working on a Client-Oriented Project
Joining a Community-Oriented Project

Using Project Tools
Collaboration Tools
Code Management Tools
Run-Time System Constraints

Software Architecture
Architectural Patterns
Layers, Cohesion, and Coupling
Security
Concurrency, Race Conditions, and Deadlocks

Working with Code
Bad Smells and Metrics
Refactoring
Testing
Debugging
Extending the Software for a New Project

Developing the Domain Classes
Understanding the Current System
Adding New Features
Class Design Principles and Practice
Managing the Ripple Effect

Developing the Database Modules
Design Principles and Practice
Working with a Database
Database Security and Integrity
Adding New Software Features: Database Impact

Developing the User Interface
Design Principles and Practice
Working with Code
Adding New Features: User Interface Impact

User Support
Technical Writing
Types of User Support
Example: RMH Homebase On-Line Help

Project Governance
Origins and Evolution
Evolving into a Democratic Meritocracy
Releasing Code

New Project Conception
Requirements Gathering
Initial Design

Appendix A: Details of the Case Study
Requirements
Design

Appendix B: New Features for an Existing Code Base
Starting with a Request from the Client
Impact on the Design and the Code Base
Defining a Project that Implements These New Features

References

A Summary and Exercises appear at the end of each chapter.