Open-source project management software is a type of software that helps users

plan, track, and organize projects.

It's developed by a community of volunteers or organizations, and the source code
is available to the public. Users can view, modify, and distribute the software
under open-source licenses.
Here are some open-source project management tools:
OpenProject
A web-based tool with features like task tracking, team collaboration, and
detailed reporting. It also supports Agile and Scrum, and has time tracking, cost
reporting, and budgeting.
Taiga
An intuitive, visually appealing tool for cross-functional teams that work agile.
It includes a Kanban board, tasks, sprints, issues, backlog, and epics.
Orangescrum
A cloud-based and self-hosted tool that supports both classic and Agile project
management methods. It includes features like task management, project
planning, resource management, time tracking, and collaboration tools.
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ProjectLibre

A free and open-source tool that's intended as a standalone replacement for

Microsoft Project. It's won the InfoWorld "Best of Open Source" award.

What is project management methodology(agile)

Agile project management is a project management methodology that breaks
down projects into smaller, more manageable phases, and emphasizes
continuous collaboration and improvement:

What is Agile project management?

Agile project management is a process for managing a project that involves
constant collaboration and working in iterations. It works off the basis that a
project can be continuously improved upon throughout its lifecycle and adapt to
changes quickly.

• Iterative
Agile is an iterative approach that focuses on continuous releases and
incorporating customer feedback with every iteration.
• Collaborative
Agile emphasizes continuous collaboration with the customer.
• Responsive
Agile allows teams to quickly change direction and focus to adapt to changing
project requirements.
• Incremental
Agile focuses on completing tasks in short iterations throughout the project life
cycle.
Agile project management is a counter to the Waterfall methodology, which has
a strict sequential approach to projects.
Here are some key aspects of Agile project management:
• Phases
Agile projects are broken down into several dynamic phases, commonly known
as sprints.

• Reflection
After every sprint, teams reflect and look back to see if there was anything that
could be improved.
• Customer collaboration
Customer collaboration is a vital part of Agile methodology.
• Tools
There are a wide array of agile project management tools available to support
the agile approach. These tools help teams with planning, visualization,
collaboration, process streamlining, and maintaining focus.
Some key Agile methodologies include:
• Scrum
• Extreme Programming (XP)
• Adaptive Software Development (ASD)
• Dynamic Software Development Method (DSDM)
• Feature Driven Development (FDD)
• Kanban
• Behavior Driven Development (BDD)
What are the benefits of using Agile methodology?
Agile is one of the most popular approaches to project management because it is
flexible, it is adaptable to changes, and it encourages customer feedback.
Many teams embrace this approach to achieve the following benefits of Agile:
• Rapid progress: By effectively reducing the time it takes to complete
various stages of a project, teams can elicit feedback in real time and
produce working prototypes or demos throughout the process
• Customer and stakeholder alignment: Through focusing on customer
concerns and stakeholder feedback, the Agile team is well positioned to
produce results that satisfy the right people
• Continuous improvement: As an iterative approach, the Agile project
management methodology allows teams to chip away at tasks until they
reach the best end result
• Types of Agile methodologies

• Agile project management is not a singular framework but an umbrella

term that includes a wide range of methodologies, including Scrum,
Kanban, Extreme Programming (XP), and the Adaptive Project
Framework (APF).
 • Scrum
It is ideal for projects with rapidly changing requirements, using short
sprints.
• Kanban
It visualizes project progress and is great for tasks requiring steady
output.
• Lean
It streamlines processes, eliminating waste for customer value.
• Extreme Programming (XP)
It enhances software quality and responsiveness to customer satisfaction.
• Adaptive Project Framework (APF)
It works well for projects with unclear details, as it adapts to constantly
evolving client needs.

Agile methodologies vs. traditional approaches

So, how do these Agile methodologies compare to traditional approaches to
project management? Let’s highlight the Waterfall approach as an example.
When working with this traditional methodology, teams would follow a strictly
linear sequence: requirements gathering, design, build, test, deliver. They are
required to complete one phase before moving on to the next one. Changes are
difficult to incorporate once a stage is completed and customer interactions are
limited. As a result, Waterfall suits projects with fixed guidelines and minimal
changes.
By comparison, Agile methodologies are far more fluid in nature. Every Agile
framework emphasizes a degree of adaptability, breaking projects into phases
and embracing changing requirements. Through iterations and incremental
efforts, they incorporate collaboration and customer feedback, leading to
continuous improvement.

Agile in software development

• Agile enables software development teams to stay adaptable.
 • With an iterative and adaptive approach, the aim is to produce the
highest- quality software product that puts the customer at the heart of
the process. By prioritizing flexibility, Agile teams can quickly react to
changes, deliver products faster, and thrive in a collaborative
environment.
• By building Agile teams with the right qualities — such as self-organization
and effective collaboration — you can accelerate the software development
process while leaving space for vital customer feedback.
• One of the most compelling reasons to adopt the Agile approach in software
development is the dynamic workflows and work systems that contribute to
a
• better end product. By listening to customer feedback and carrying out
several iterations and rounds of software testing, you can iron out any
kinks along the way and build the best possible software.
The Agile software development lifecycle helps you break down each project
you take on into six simple stages:
• Concept: Define the project scope and priorities
• Inception: Build the Agile team according to project requirements
• Iteration: Create code factoring in customer feedback
• Release: Test the code and troubleshoot any issues
• Maintenance: Provide ongoing tech support to ensure the product
remains serviceable
• Retirement: The end of the product lifespan, which often coincides with
the beginning of a new one
Tools for project planning
What is Trello?
Trello is a popular, simple, and easy-to-use collaboration tool that enables you to
organize projects and everything related to them into boards. With Trello, you can
find all kinds of information, such as:
• What’s being worked on?
 • Who’s working on what?
• What progress the project is making
Key Features of Trello
• Trello employs boards, cards, and lists for project HYPERLINK
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• Subtasks within a card can be made with checklists.

• Tasks can be allocated to several members, so they will be notified of any
card changes.
• The tasks can have deadlines included.
• An activity log keeps the team up to date.
• The inclusion of attachments enables the efficient organization of
resources.
• Its built-in automation, Butler, reduces the number of tedious tasks by
harnessing the power of automation.

Users
Trello's simplicity has attracted over 40 million users worldwide. Some of the
notable companies that are Trello users include:
• Google
• Adobe
• John Deere
• Coinbase
• National Geographic

Trello Advantages
 • Trello can be used immediately after signing up. Trello offers a free sign-
up, after which you get access to almost all of its features. It is also a
premium service, though most of the important features are available with
the free option.
• Trello follows the Kanban system, which is a popular methodology used
to achieve lean management. This means that you can also achieve lean
with Trello.
• It’s mobile-friendly. Trello’s interface looks very similar to a mobile
application and is very user-friendly. It also has a very popular mobile
application that has the same features available in the desktop application.
• All project-related items can be seen on one page.
Adding new members, creating issues, and assigning them is easy to do.

some ways to contribute to an open source project:

Issue tracking
• Submit an issue to a project's issue tracker to describe a problem or request
a feature. Issue trackers help maintainers keep track of issues and who is
working on them.
• Issue tracking in open source project management is the process of managing
and resolving issues that arise during project development.
• Issue tracking systems help teams: Document issues, such as tasks, bugs, and
other challenges Prioritize issues Assign issues to responsible people or
teams Track the status of issues Facilitate communication among team
members
• Issue tracking systems are often used in collaborative settings, such as
software development, IT, and customer service. They can help teams deliver
higher-quality software by systematically addressing and resolving problems.
Some issue tracking systems include:

Bugzilla
A robust and mature defect-tracking system that's a good choice for open-source
projects
Taiga
An open-source issue tracking system and project management tool

YouTrack
A browser-based issue tracking system and project management tool developed by
JetBrains

Nuclino
A versatile and multifunctional tool with issue tracking as one of its many uses

Jira
A mature issue tracking tool

Pull requests
• Submit a pull request to propose changes to a project's code,
documentation, or other resources. Pull requests allow collaborators to
review and discuss changes before they are integrated into the main
codebase.
•
• A pull request (PR) is a method for proposing and reviewing changes to code
in an open-source project, before merging them into the main codebase:

Purpose
• PRs are a key part of version control, and ensure that new code updates are
thoroughly reviewed and approved before merging. This helps to prevent
issues and ensure a good user experience.

How it works
• Developers use a branch or fork to develop their code separately from the
main codebase. They then create a PR to propose merging the changes from
their branch into the main branch.

Benefits
PRs help to:
• Streamline review: PRs reduce the complexity of integrating new code and
addressing issues.
• Ensure accountability: PRs make all codebase changes visible, which helps
to maintain trust and align contributions with project goals.
 • Mitigate risk: Isolating changes in branches and requiring peer reviews
before merging reduces the risk of direct modifications to the main codebase.
• Create a good developer experience: PRs provide a clear process for
receiving feedback and refining code, which can lead to a more productive
development experience.
Tools
• PRs can be used with git systems like GitHub, GitLab, and BitBucket

Code reviews
• Review pull requests to discuss and improve changes. Some projects use
GitHub Action flows to automate code reviews.
•
• Code review is a process where developers examine and evaluate each
other's code to identify issues and improve the quality of the codebase:
• Purpose
• Code review helps ensure that code meets quality standards and follows best
practices. It also helps developers learn the code base, new technologies, and
techniques.

When it happens

• Code reviews are typically performed before integrating code into the main
branch of the codebase. They can also be done periodically for existing code.

How it works

• Reviewers read the code and identify issues, such as logic errors,
implementation of requirements, and style guidelines. They can also provide
feedback and share knowledge with the author of the code.

Benefits

Code review can help:

• Catch errors early in the software development lifecycle
• Foster collaboration among team members
• Improve the maintainability, quality, and reliability of the codebase
• Promote knowledge sharing and learning among team members
 • You can use code review tools to automate the review process. These tools
can check for coding errors and provide recommendations for improving the
code.
• Some steps you can take during a code review include:
• Understanding the change
• Considering how the solution would be implemented
• Running the code with and without the change
• Asking if the new code can break anything
• Asking if the code is effective
• Verifying refactoring

• Other contributions
Other ways to contribute to an open source project include:
• Fixing bugs

• Adding new features

• Updating documentation
• Offering translations or other services
• Starting discussions
• Asking and answering questions
Open source software is developed as a public collaboration and made available
to the public. Contributors can add value to the project through their
contributions, which can be one-time or ongoing.