The term “open source” refers to something people can modify and share because its design is publicly accessible.
Anyone can work on it
Basically, open source means that anyone can modify, upgrade, enhance, or use a piece of software. Although it was mainly introduced in a computing branch, the term has taken many other set of values.
Why is it preferable?
There are four basic benefits from using open source coding.
- There is more stability because development never ends, and with it, testing is always present. Many points of view are exposed.
- There is more control on the software. The user has complete control.
- Training to become a better developer.
- People consider it more secure someone out of the main team can spot a mistake and correct it
Beyond software
As it was previously mentioned, open source has taken a lot of interpretations. Collaboration methods of working mainly. It is not only on software anymore. Companies, schools, and everyone is implementing this way of thinking, developing projects, and accomplish tasks.
Open source in LEGO
Resources
https://opensource.com/resources/what-open-source
