At eProsima, we are committed to the principles of open-source software as a means to foster innovation, transparency, and collaboration. Our open-source policy is designed to ensure that our contributions to the software community align with industry best practices, while also protecting the integrity and sustainability of our projects.
Commitment to Open Source
We believe that open-source software drives technological progress by enabling developers to build upon existing solutions, improve performance, and enhance interoperability. eProsima actively contributes to the open-source ecosystem by developing and maintaining high-quality software, such as Fast DDS, under permissive licenses that encourage broad adoption and community involvement.
Licensing and Compliance
All eProsima open-source projects are released under well-established open-source licenses, such as the Apache 2.0 License, ensuring freedom of use, modification, and distribution. We adhere to strict compliance guidelines to ensure our software remains legally and ethically sound while providing clear attributions to contributors and third-party dependencies.
Community Collaboration
We actively engage with the open-source community through public repositories, forums, and collaborative discussions. Contributions from external developers are encouraged, and we follow a structured contribution model that includes:
- Code review processes for quality assurance.
- Transparent issue tracking and feature discussions.
- Documentation and guidelines to assist new contributors.
Security and Maintenance
Ensuring the security and reliability of our open-source projects is a top priority. We implement security best practices by:
- Regularly reviewing and addressing security vulnerabilities.
- Maintaining clear versioning and release cycles.
- Providing support and updates to improve software stability and performance.
Encouraging Adoption and Industry Standards
As part of our open-source commitment, we actively collaborate with standardization bodies, research institutions, and industry leaders to promote interoperability and adoption. Our flagship product, Fast DDS, is an Apache 2.0 project and an official implementation of the Data Distribution Service (DDS) standard, reinforcing our dedication to industry standards.
Conclusion
At eProsima, open source is not just a strategy—it is a core philosophy that guides our development efforts. By embracing open-source principles, we aim to create software that is not only innovative but also widely accessible and beneficial to the global development community. We welcome collaboration and invite developers, researchers, and enterprises to contribute and benefit from our open-source projects.
