LINUX FOUNDATION RESEARCH

We’re investigating the impact of open source collaboration to solve the world’s most pressing challenges.

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About LF Research

LF Research publishes actionable and decision-useful insights into open source software, hardware, standards, and data based on empirical research methodologies. Through leveraging community networks, project databases, surveys, and qualitative findings, and through its commitment to best practices in primary research, Linux Foundation Research is the definitive home for data-driven insights into open source for the benefit of governments, enterprises, and society at large.

35 Years of Linux

How did a hobby project evolve into the open source engine of global infrastructure? The milestone report by LF Research examines the kernel’s historic and organic evolution as well as its present-day impact. 

 

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Participate in Our Research

Join the LF Research Forum and participate in our surveys and interviews to give back to your community and earn events & training discounts!

 

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Interested in conducting research?

Review our prospectus for more information, and email us at research@linuxfoundation.org

 

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Getting Started with Open Source Development

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Ready to move from using open source to building it? This guide provides a practical, fundamentals-first path for new contributors.
 
Authored by Ibrahim Haddad in partnership with LFX Mentorship, the guide lays out essential ground rules for open source participation. Key topic areas include open source ground rules, how to choose the right project, making your first contribution, and working within the open source community. Download the full report to master licenses, contributor workflows, and best practices for landing your first pull request!
 
Author
  • Ibrahim Haddad, Ph.D., Volvo Cars
  • Foreword by Shuah Khan, The Linux Foundation
DOI: 10.70828/QCSH7145

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