Enhancing Open-Source Projects: The Synergy Between Code Readability Metrics and User Experience
Journal Title: International Journal of Innovations in Science and Technology - Year 2025, Vol 7, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction /Importance of Study: The open-source project is a key driver of innovation in the so-called open ecosystem. However, the readability of code is still a major obstacle in having users successfully engaged and contributing. Objective: This study explores how Code Readability Metrics Impact User Experience (UX) in OSS projects. Novelty Statement: We examine code comments, structure of the code, and version control to discover their impact on user understanding and satisfaction. Material and Method: For this, a survey has been conducted. In this survey, handed out to upper division (computing major) or first-year computer science students at university/graduates and post-grads in similar positions), we gathered feedback on projects written in Kotlin, Python, Swift, JavaScript, and Flutter. Results and Discussion: Results show that readability correlates positively with a user's perceived experience. The clarity in your structure, commenting on all parts of the code, and great version control lead to better user reception. The study’s findings show that when code is well-organized and understandable, users tend to have more positive experiences and like to use the software. Concluding Remarks: Our study has demonstrated that better code readability translates into enhanced user experiences, which can inform developers and project managers on how best they can improve their practices.
Authors and Affiliations
Aisha Khalid, Farah Haneef, Fatima Waseem
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