A practical guide to the intricacies of open source software project management, this book presents a succinct and in-depth analysis of not found in current generalized project management manuals. The author explains the open source management processes and demonstrates the internal features of project management using workflows, case studies, and ready-to-use templates. Describing what open source project management is and what it is not, book provides an understanding of not only the process and structure of open source unified process, but how it can provide a framework and guidance project managers. The book examines best practices and touches on planning, development, and risk management.