diff --git a/radar/2022-03-28/inner-source.md b/radar/2022-03-28/inner-source.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1aa283d --- /dev/null +++ b/radar/2022-03-28/inner-source.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +--- +title: "Inner Source" +ring: assess +quadrant: methods-and-patterns +--- + +Inner Source is a strategy to frictionless cross-team collaboration in software development inside an organization. +Based on Open Source methodologies, it provides an adaptable set of tools and practices for contributing to code +developed by other teams. By fostering transparency and openness, it lowers the hurdle to get involved into +decision-making throughout the corporation. + +Core principles of Inner Source include: +- openness: all artifacts developed by an organization should be available to all employees +- active contribution: developers are encouraged to rather implement a feature instead of asking for it +- written communication: all decisions should be comprehensible and transparent +- rewards and motivation: every contribution is important and deserves recognition + +As AOE strives for a high involvement of every employee into decision processes and organizational development, Inner +Source seems an ideal fit to our [company culture](https://www.aoe.com/en/career/how-we-work.html).