TACKLING THE CHALLENGES OF SOFTWARE PROVISION

Abstract. In this perspective, we investigate the less documented topic of software provision, aimed at bridging community developers to one end-users. We outline aspects circular flow development, starting from source code, packaging, target platform, licensing, program documentation, and feedback. Next, highlight challenges opportunities these how they contribute overall success adoption a application. Finally, exemplify illustrate were addressed with provision GWB on FAO’s cloud computing platform SEPAL. The outlined reflections are generic nature and, depending given software, may include many more, or different aspects. Yet, hope that perspective trigger more interest dedication its integral function promote improve development.