What is OSLC?
OSLC: an open community
OSLC: a set of specifications for integrating software
An open community building practical specifications for integrating software.
Why does it matter?
See also Who should care about OSLC.
Ability to create software using reusable and open assets that will interoperate with other tools both inside and outside their influence providing time and cost savings. For instance, you can build one interface to interoperate with multiple tools, and which eliminates rework caused by changes in tool versions.
Ability to view and link artifacts across tools without leaving the ‘comfort’ of your primary workspace. For instance, a QA professional can view requirements that are managed by a requirements management tool, and create links between test cases and requirements, without leaving the test management tool.
Sean: It was recently pointed out to me that sync-based integration models also allow users to work “across tools leaving the ‘comfort’ of [their] primary workspace”. Proposed alternate wording:
“Ability to work seamlessly across your tools.”
System Integrators
Ability to focus energy and resources on higher-value customizations and deliver more business value to your clients. The common and simple OSLC integration model reduces the time and money you spend integrating software and maintaining those integrations.
Influencers
