Editing Design/Stakeholder Requirements (StRS) (section)

=== 3.1.11 The Developers of Freedom ===

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==== 3.1.11.1 Overview ====

The Developers of Freedom meta-persona represents communities deeply committed to the principles of open-source and free software development. This group is characterized by their dedication to software freedom, transparency, and collaborative development practices. They are typically tech-savvy individuals ranging from enthusiasts to seasoned developers, united by their passion for creating and promoting technology that respects user freedoms.

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==== 3.1.11.2 Requirements ====

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===== 3.1.11.2.1 Software Freedom &amp; Licensing =====

* MUST implement and respect free software licenses
* MUST provide complete source code access
* MUST enable unrestricted modification and distribution
* MUST protect user freedoms through copyleft
* SHOULD support multiple open source license compatibility

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===== 3.1.11.2.2 Development Environment =====

* MUST provide easy to setup development environment
* MUST maintain transparent development processes
* MUST enable collaborative development workflows
* MUST support distributed version control
* MUST implement continuous integration

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===== 3.1.11.2.3 Documentation &amp; Education =====

* MUST provide complete technical documentation
* MUST maintain user guides and tutorials
* MUST document contribution guidelines
* SHOULD support multiple languages

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===== 3.1.11.2.4 Community Collaboration =====

* MUST enable community contributions
* MUST implement transparent governance
* MUST support code review processes
* SHOULD facilitate mentorship programs
* SHOULD enable knowledge sharing

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===== 3.1.11.2.5 Transparency =====

* MUST provide visibility into all system components
* MUST maintain open development processes
* MUST document design decisions
* SHOULD enable system auditing
* SHOULD provide build reproducibility

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===== 3.1.11.2.6 Accessibility =====

* MUST support multiple platforms
* MUST maintain backwards compatibility
* MUST provide localization support
* SHOULD ensure user-friendly interfaces
* SHOULD support accessibility standards

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===== 3.1.11.2.7 Security =====

* MUST implement secure development practices
* MUST enable security auditing
* MUST protect user privacy
* SHOULD support secure communication
* SHOULD implement access controls

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===== 3.1.11.2.8 Sustainability =====

* MUST ensure long-term maintainability
* MUST support community governance
* MUST enable distributed development
* SHOULD implement sustainable funding models
* SHOULD support project forking

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==== 3.1.11.3 Constraints ====

* MUST maintain software freedom principles
* MUST avoid proprietary dependencies
* MUST respect user privacy
* SHOULD minimize resource requirements
* SHOULD ensure cross-platform compatibility

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==== 3.1.11.4 Quality Attributes ====

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===== 3.1.11.4.1 Maintainability =====

* MUST support modular architecture
* MUST implement clean code practices
* MUST maintain comprehensive documentation
* SHOULD enable easy debugging
* SHOULD support testing frameworks

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===== 3.1.11.4.2 Interoperability =====

* MUST support open standards
* MUST enable system integration
* MUST provide stable APIs
* SHOULD support data portability
* SHOULD implement standard protocols

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===== 3.1.11.4.3 Community Support =====

* MUST maintain active communication channels
* MUST provide support resources
* MUST enable issue tracking
* SHOULD facilitate user forums
* SHOULD support community events

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===== 3.1.11.4.4 Innovation =====

* MUST enable experimental features
* MUST support plugin architecture
* MUST allow system customization
* SHOULD encourage new solutions
* SHOULD support research initiatives

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==== 3.1.11.5 Success Metrics ====

* Community contribution levels
* Documentation completeness
* Code quality metrics
* User adoption rates
* Security audit results
* Community satisfaction
* Development velocity
* Integration success rates

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