GODS (God's Own Development System)
A collection of open source tools that combined create a powerful software development environment. While some are new, almost cutting edge, some have endured the test of time.

1. Developer Workstation:
• Debian GNU/Linux : there must be a compelling reason to use any other distribution.
• Webmin why suffer?
• GNU Emacs : if God weren't perfect, He would need and editor and Emacs would be that Editor.
2. Web Infrastructure and Content Managers
• Apache and Co.
• Joomla content management system.
• dotLearn e-learning platform originally from MIT.
• Alternatives include:
• Claroline
• Moodle
• OLAT
• E-Learning HTML editor works with Claroline, Moodle and OLAT.
3. Database
• postgreSQL.
4. Java/J2EE Development
• Sun's JDK
• Jonas J2EE Application Server
• Jetty java web server
5. Version Control, Build and Unit Test:
• CVS
• Subversion
• Maven
• ant Java-based heterogeneous build system
• JUnit
6. Analysis, Design and Collaboration Tools
• Jeremia requirements engineering tool.
• Doxygen javadoc-ish source document generator.
• argoUML UML design tool.
• Code Striker collaborative code review tool.
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• TWiki a very fine WikiWiki.
• TWIG The Web Information Gateway
7. Management and Tracking
• dotProject best collaborative project planning tool.
• Bugzilla
8. Delivery and Deployment
• IzPack cross-platform java installer with Ant task.
9. Business
• SQL Ledger Multi-user Plus.
• GNU Cash for the solo shop.