Usability discussions in open source development
Paper Title: Usability discussions in open source development
Authored By:M.B. Twidale and D.M. Nichols
Number:08/2004
Publisher:Department of Computer Science, The University of Waikato
Publication Date:2004
Pages:1-11
Abstract:The public nature of discussion in open source projects provides a valuable resource for understanding the mechanisms of open source software development. In this paper we explore how open source projects address issues of usability. We examine bug reports of several projects to characterise how developers address and resolve issues concerning user interfaces and interaction design. We discuss how bug reporting and discussion systems can be improved to better support bug reporters and open source developers.