This timeline illustrates the essential stages in the creation of an open source application/product, highlighting important milestones and deliverables.
The project kicks off with thorough research on the open-source landscape, including competitor analysis, developer community needs, and market trends. A comprehensive strategy is developed to ensure alignment with open-source principles and goals.
This phase focuses on defining the core features of the open-source project. Developers create initial prototypes and workflows. Community feedback is gathered early to ensure the project meets developer needs and expectations, refining the features based on input.
The project enters the refinement phase, with detailed coding and development of key features. Thorough documentation is created to ensure easy collaboration and onboarding for future contributors. Testing and debugging are performed to guarantee code quality.
After thorough testing, the open-source project is officially released to the community. The team prepares for a public launch and starts engaging with contributors for continuous improvement. A marketing strategy is deployed to promote the open-source project and attract new contributors.
