Sarcouncil Journal of Applied Sciences Aims & Scope

Abstract: This article framework addresses the critical challenges of reproducibility, maintainability, and scalability in software development by integrating FAIR principles (Findability, Accessibility, Interoperability, and Reusability) with established software engineering methodologies. The article presents a unified approach spanning five dimensions: FAIR-compliant development workflows, collaborative documentation practices, Agile-OSS hybrid methodologies, mentorship ecosystems, and performance optimization lifecycle management. The mixed-methods analyzing software repositories, developer interviews, and comparative evaluations across diverse organizational contexts, the framework provides empirical evidence for practices that balance immediate delivery needs with long-term sustainability. The article demonstrates how strategic implementation of standardized metadata, structured documentation hierarchies, intentional API design, modular architectures, and systematic technical debt management yields measurable improvements in project longevity, knowledge transfer, and development efficiency while reducing maintenance costs and defect rates.