Glossary Entry: Source code
Definition
Source code (or simply "source") refers to the raw files that contain the instructions and assets used to create a program.
If someone has both the source code and the appropriate tools installed, they can create their own version of the program or use parts of it as the basis for something new. This is the general idea behind open source software.
If someone has both the source code and the appropriate tools installed, they can create their own version of the program or use parts of it as the basis for something new. This is the general idea behind open source software.
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