The use of open-source software (OSS) in research and industrial applications is increasing rapidly.
However, the situation is contradictory: some OSS packages (such as Linux and Kubernetes) are essential parts of professional IT infrastructures adopted by global companies and enjoy equally professional QRS assurance. Even such traditionally well-supported items still suffer from many failures.
The situation is quite similar in the case of research software. Academia, as an intellectual property-generating industry, creates a tremendous amount of OSS packages, which frequently lack professional support and maintenance. Industrial products use a broad spectrum of OSS, and real-world data shows they import a significant number of faults and vulnerabilities.
The panel will address the core QRS-related issues in using OSS data for research and production, substantiated by available practical data.
The focal questions will explore the various aspects of the QRS landscape and its socio-technical ecosystem. Special attention will be given to the impact of new regulations, such as the CRA, on the development, usage, and maintenance of OSS.
The audience is encouraged to comment and suggest future methods and technologies for reducing technical debt in open-source software.
