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What do you require in a software library?   [Edit]

Survey period: 10 Mar 2008 to 17 Mar 2008

Assuming you get full source code with a library, what features are most important?

OptionVotes% 
Flexibilty. It should allow me perform tasks any way I like49137.00
Extensibility. I should be able to extend the library easily59244.61
Robustness. It has to be solid81861.64
Feature complete. It should have all possible features30322.83
Good, clear design. I need to be able to understand it to use it1,07881.24
Price. It should be reasonable56142.28
Good Documentation.96572.72
Support. I want support for the library, including upgrades41030.90
Multi-platform support. I want to be able to use it elsewhere26119.67
Respondents were allowed to choose more than one answer; totals may not add up to 100%



 
GeneralRe: Everything + good performance Pin
Nemanja Trifunovic10-Mar-08 4:36
Nemanja Trifunovic10-Mar-08 4:36 
GeneralRe: Everything + good performance Pin
El Corazon10-Mar-08 5:07
El Corazon10-Mar-08 5:07 
GeneralRe: Everything + good performance Pin
ghle11-Mar-08 4:15
ghle11-Mar-08 4:15 
GeneralRe: Everything + good performance Pin
El Corazon11-Mar-08 4:18
El Corazon11-Mar-08 4:18 
GeneralRe: Everything + good performance Pin
leucos11-Mar-08 7:53
leucos11-Mar-08 7:53 
GeneralRe: Everything + good performance Pin
ghle12-Mar-08 2:51
ghle12-Mar-08 2:51 
GeneralExamples PinPopular
Gilad Kapelushnik10-Mar-08 2:56
Gilad Kapelushnik10-Mar-08 2:56 
GeneralRe: Examples Pin
ricmil4211-Mar-08 2:53
ricmil4211-Mar-08 2:53 
GeneralI agree as well examples make docs so much better Pin
Natza Mitzi12-Mar-08 2:54
Natza Mitzi12-Mar-08 2:54 
GeneralSeems most agree Pin
leppie9-Mar-08 21:48
leppie9-Mar-08 21:48 
GeneralRe: Seems most agree Pin
Vasudevan Deepak Kumar9-Mar-08 22:17
Vasudevan Deepak Kumar9-Mar-08 22:17 
GeneralRe: Seems most agree Pin
ThatsAlok10-Mar-08 1:52
ThatsAlok10-Mar-08 1:52 
GeneralRe: Seems most agree Pin
Marc Clifton10-Mar-08 2:49
mvaMarc Clifton10-Mar-08 2:49 
GeneralRe: Seems most agree Pin
ThatsAlok11-Mar-08 20:14
ThatsAlok11-Mar-08 20:14 
GeneralRe: Seems most agree Pin
bjries211-Mar-08 4:35
bjries211-Mar-08 4:35 
GeneralRe: Seems most agree Pin
Shog912-Mar-08 14:49
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