Dataset and Code Package for Studying OSS Governance on GitHub

Introduction

This data and code package accompanies the research paper, providing all necessary scripts for replicating the study's findings and facilitating further exploration. The package includes a series of Python and R scripts, each designed to perform specific tasks in the data analysis process. Below is a detailed description of each file included in the package:

Usage Instructions

To replicate the study's results, users should run the scripts in the order provided. Each script is designed to build upon the previous one, ensuring a seamless data processing workflow. Detailed comments within each script offer further guidance on their specific functionalities and dependencies.

Dependencies

Python 3.12: Required for running the Python scripts.

R: Required for running the 11_effects_analysis.R script.

Python Libraries: pandas, numpy, nltk, and other standard libraries as specified in the scripts.

R Packages: dplyr, ggplot2, and other necessary packages as specified in the R script.

Dataset Description

Under gov_md_files

This folder contains markdown files related to governance documentation from various GitHub projects. Each file includes detailed governance rules and policies, which are analyzed to understand the evolution and impact of governance structures.

comment-list.csv

This file contains a list of comments extracted from the GitHub projects. Each entry includes details such as the comment text, author, date, and associated rule or issue, providing context for qualitative analysis.

governance-change-commit.csv

This file lists commits related to governance changes in the projects. Each entry includes commit metadata such as commit ID, author, date, and a brief description, allowing for tracking and analysis of governance modifications over time.

governance-change-content.csv

This file provides the content of governance changes associated with each commit. It includes the actual changes made to governance documentation, offering detailed insights into how governance rules evolve.

issue-list.csv

This file contains a list of issues reported in the GitHub projects. Each issue includes details such as issue ID, title, description, author, date, and status, enabling analysis of issues in relation to governance and rule changes.

repo-list.csv

This file lists the repositories included in the study. Each entry includes repository metadata such as repository name, owner, and other relevant information, serving as a reference for the scope of the analysis.

latest-governance-file-content.csv

This file contains the latest content of governance files from the projects. It captures the current state of governance rules and policies, providing a snapshot for comparison with historical data.