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In lieu of a regular ongoing SIG, or as a time-bound separate group examining a specific topical area, SIGs may form working groups. Working groups can be formed from the desires of the subject matter experts on the SIG or at the behest of a Product Owner working in a particular functional area. Working groups lacking Product Owner involvement or development connection may serve as a discussion groups to take up a subject of interest and provide general recommendations for future development on that topic. Working groups led by Product Owners may serve many of the same functions as a SIG, but may cover a more narrow functional area and lack a separate convener and be . Working groups are typically time-bound as opposed to indefinite. Working groups may choose to develop into SIGs, depending on the needs of the software and length of time of development.
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