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| In the realm of software development,the emerging Open Source Software Development (OSSD) introduces a new concept of software engineering that revolutionizes the process of software development, and also the working culture. Currently, there is a lack of knowledge concerning the appropriate model or architecture to support the development of Knowledge Management Systems (KMSs), especially those supporting collaborative OSSD, which can facilitate knowledge sharing among practitioners.Thus, the researchers undertook a study to investigate current practices and to identify relevant system components that can help conceptualize a sound, viable KMS framework for knowledge sharing in the OSS development. A survey was conducted involving a group of selected OSS developers in Malaysia to elicit feedback on such a framework for collaborative software development and to validate the proposed framework’s components. Data gathered were analyzed using the Rasch model and reliability statistical procedure in SPSS. The analysis showed that the Cronbach Alpha’s reliability coefficient was .97, suggesting that the research instrument is highly reliable. Overall, this study provides important insights into the formulation of a viable KMS prototype, underpinning by sound theoretical and methodological judgments, to foster a collaborative software development environment. In addition, lessons learned can help create a more supportive,responsible KM society. |
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