My PhD thesis, “Extensible Computer Music Systems” is now freely available online as a PDF at:
http://eprints.maynoothuniversity.ie/7554/
It captures my thoughts on the importance of extensibility in computer music software and different ways of approaching it for both developers and users. The thesis discusses various extensibility strategies implemented in Csound, Blue, Pink and Score, from 2011-2016.
Looking back at the thesis, I’m proud of the work I was able to do. I am sure my thoughts will continue to evolve over time, but I think the core ideas have been represented well within the thesis. I hope those who take a look may find something of interest.
In addition to my acknowledgements in the thesis, I would also like to thank Ryan Molloy and Stephen Travis Pope for their close readings of my thesis as part of the Viva process. I will be forever grateful for their comments and insights.