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. 2021 Apr 19;10:302. [Version 1] doi: 10.12688/f1000research.52531.1

Figure 1. Lifetime of an open-source software.

Figure 1.

Created to solve a biological analysis need, the tool is released and published. As it is adopted by new users, the developer begins to spend time on user support and maintenance, while still managing to add new methods. Finally, as the number of users continues to grow, the developer is overwhelmed with user support and maintenance. As this stage, securing funding for new dedicated developers is crucial.