Open source programs (also known as OSPOs) are now largely driven by engineering teams instead of attorneys — and created to refine engineering practices and attract developer talent rather than simply comply with licensing requirements, according to a new analysis of the open source survey conducted by The Linux Foundation’s TODO Group, VMware and The New Stack.
Open source license compliance has long served as a reason for companies to start formal open source programs. But that’s changing as automated tools improve code scanning and compliance..
The challenge, and opportunity, in open source management now lies in an organization’s ability to harness the open source culture that rewards code scrutiny through collaborative development practices. When done well, open source programs cultivate open source practices and lead to more resilient, innovative and differentiating architectures, improved code quality and security, and a faster time to market for products and services. These improvements, in turn, can help attract new developer talent.
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