Open Source

Design

Code available for use, study, modification, and distribution.

Open source software is released under licenses that let people read, modify, and share code. It improves trust and collaboration. Projects with good docs and reviews tend to be safer and easier to build on.

Frequently asked questions

  • Which license should I choose?
    Pick one that fits your goals, like MIT or Apache for permissive terms, or GPL for copyleft.
  • How do I attract contributors?
    Write clear docs, label issues for newcomers, and be responsive to pull requests.
  • How does open source improve security?
    Many eyes review code. Add audits and bounties to catch issues early.