The Evolution of Open Source Projects - From Inception to Adaptation

Learn about the dynamic evolution of open source software projects in this 27-minute conference talk from EclipseCon 2022. Gain insights into the lifecycle of open source initiatives through the lens of the Eclipse Theia IDE framework, exploring how projects originate, adapt, and grow over time. Discover the factors influencing project development, including changing contributors, shifting objectives, and technical hurdles. Follow the journey of Eclipse Theia since its 2017 inception, examining its growth trajectory, diverse contributor community, and ongoing adaptation to meet user requirements while maintaining compatibility with Visual Studio Code features. Delve into key aspects of software evolution including requirements gathering, project adaptation, migration strategies, complexity metrics, and code integration techniques through practical examples from TypeFox's experience with the Theia framework.