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Learn how to systematically monitor and assess the health of Open Source Software (OSS) dependencies in this 27-minute conference talk from the Linux Foundation's Open Source Summit. Discover strategies for managing the exponential growth in OSS adoption while mitigating associated risks, as organizations increasingly rely on tens of thousands of unique OSS components annually. Explore a comprehensive framework of 21 key health aspects identified through literature review and expert interviews, covering community productivity, stability, and governance factors that determine the long-term viability and quality of OSS projects. Examine practical implementation approaches through a detailed case study with a major automotive manufacturer, including semi-automated intake-stage inspection processes and automated monitoring systems for deployed components. Understand how to develop tailored health assessment methodologies that can be integrated into standard organizational practices through continuous training and feedback sessions, enabling better decision-making around OSS selection and ongoing dependency management.
