The document discusses the challenges facing open-source software (OSS), including issues related to forums, version control systems, and mentorship, which create barriers for newcomers. It highlights problems such as code complexity, poor social interaction, and low participation rates, suggesting that OSS projects may not be welcoming to potential contributors. A gamification framework is proposed as a potential solution to improve engagement, code quality, and social interactions within OSS communities.

1. Gamification of OSS

2. Characterization of OSS
Forums
VCS
...
Issue trackers
INSTANT MESSAGING

3. BARRIERS FOR NEWCOMERS
LACK OF TECHNICAL
EXPERTISE
CODE COMPLEXITY
COMPLEX PROJECT
GUIDELINES
POOR SOCIAL INTERACTION
LACK MENTORSHIP
PROGRAMS
...

4. OSS IS NOT WELCOMING
ISSUES/QUESTIONS
NOT ANSWERED
LOW promotion rate
OSS PROJECT
LOW BUS FACTOR
FEW PULL REQUESTS
ACCEPTED

5. GAMIFICATION & OSS
CODE QUALITY
MENTORSHIP AND PROJECT
GUIDELINES
TURNOVER
SOCIAL INTERACTIONS
PROJECT APPEAL

6. GAMIFICATION FRAMEWORK

7. GAMIFICATION FRAMEWORK