A Multimodal Approach to Evaluate Transparency in Software Ecosystem Portals from a Developer Experience Perspective - Extended Abstract – CTDG-SI 2026

• Rodrigo Zacarias UNIRIO
• Rodrigo Santos UNIRIO
• Patricia Lago Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/sbsi_estendido.2026.249001

Resumo

Software ecosystems (SECO) rely on web portals to provide documentation, tools, architectural information, and communication channels for third-party developers, making transparency a key factor for developer experience (DX). However, transparency in SECO portals is often fragmented, increasing cognitive effort and hindering onboarding, coordination, and engagement. This work investigates DX-oriented transparency in SECO portals and proposes SECO-TransP, a framework designed to support the evaluation of transparency in these portals. Following the Design Science Research Methodology, the artifact was refined through expert evaluation and a feasibility study in industry. The results indicate that SECO-TransP makes transparency in SECO portals observable and actionable, enabling practitioners to systematically identify and address barriers that affect developer onboarding, understanding, and engagement. Finally, this work aligns with the information systems field by addressing three pillars: people (third-party developers), processes (developer onboarding and participation), and technology (SECO portals).

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