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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%



 
GeneralAll of the above Pin
peterchen16-Mar-08 2:26
peterchen16-Mar-08 2:26 
GeneralSurprised that support is so low on the list.... Pin
Peter Weyzen13-Mar-08 13:52
Peter Weyzen13-Mar-08 13:52 
GeneralRe: Surprised that support is so low on the list.... Pin
Shog913-Mar-08 17:56
sitebuilderShog913-Mar-08 17:56 
GeneralRe: Surprised that support is so low on the list.... Pin
Jörgen Sigvardsson14-Mar-08 9:54
Jörgen Sigvardsson14-Mar-08 9:54 
GeneralGood documentation over robustness? Pin
Ravi Bhavnani11-Mar-08 13:07
professionalRavi Bhavnani11-Mar-08 13:07 
GeneralRe: Good documentation over robustness? Pin
ThatsAlok11-Mar-08 20:16
ThatsAlok11-Mar-08 20:16 
GeneralRe: Good documentation over robustness? Pin
Ravi Bhavnani12-Mar-08 2:03
professionalRavi Bhavnani12-Mar-08 2:03 
GeneralRe: Good documentation over robustness? Pin
ThatsAlok12-Mar-08 3:28
ThatsAlok12-Mar-08 3:28 
GeneralRe: Good documentation over robustness? Pin
kinar12-Mar-08 8:41
kinar12-Mar-08 8:41 
GeneralRe: Good documentation over robustness? Pin
quailsafe12-Mar-08 10:55
quailsafe12-Mar-08 10:55 
GeneralRe: Good documentation over robustness? Pin
peterchen16-Mar-08 2:27
peterchen16-Mar-08 2:27 
GeneralRe: Good documentation over robustness? Pin
Ravi Bhavnani16-Mar-08 5:39
professionalRavi Bhavnani16-Mar-08 5:39 
GeneralAlltogether Pin
DJGummikuh11-Mar-08 8:37
DJGummikuh11-Mar-08 8:37 
GeneralSource Code Pin
NormDroid11-Mar-08 2:32
professionalNormDroid11-Mar-08 2:32 
GeneralRe: Source Code Pin
ghle11-Mar-08 4:03
ghle11-Mar-08 4:03 
GeneralRe: Source Code Pin
NormDroid11-Mar-08 4:22
professionalNormDroid11-Mar-08 4:22 
GeneralRe: Source Code Pin
ghle11-Mar-08 6:28
ghle11-Mar-08 6:28 
GeneralRe: Source Code Pin
NormDroid11-Mar-08 21:29
professionalNormDroid11-Mar-08 21:29 
GeneralRe: Source Code Pin
ghle12-Mar-08 2:46
ghle12-Mar-08 2:46 
GeneralRe: Source Code Pin
NormDroid12-Mar-08 3:00
professionalNormDroid12-Mar-08 3:00 
GeneralRe: Source Code Pin
ghle12-Mar-08 3:25
ghle12-Mar-08 3:25 
GeneralRe: Source Code Pin
John M. Drescher11-Mar-08 5:35
John M. Drescher11-Mar-08 5:35 
GeneralAnd the most important Pin
BadKarma10-Mar-08 4:59
BadKarma10-Mar-08 4:59 
GeneralEverything + good performance Pin
Nemanja Trifunovic10-Mar-08 3:38
Nemanja Trifunovic10-Mar-08 3:38 
JokeRe: Everything + good performance Pin
El Corazon10-Mar-08 4:01
El Corazon10-Mar-08 4:01 

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