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Which term originated in the context of software development to designate a specific approach to creating computer programs?

Open exchange

Open source (correct)

Collaborative participation

Rapid prototyping

What does 'open source' refer to?

Creating computer programs

Modifying and sharing software (correct)

Inspecting, modifying, and enhancing source code

Embracing principles of open exchange

What is 'source code' in the context of software?

The part of software that most computer users don't see

The code computer programmers can manipulate (correct)

The code that changes how a piece of software works

The code that enhances open source software

What are the principles embraced by open source projects, products, or initiatives?

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What can anyone do with open source software's source code?

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Open Source Origins

The term "open source" originated in the context of software development to designate a specific approach to creating computer programs.

Definition of Open Source

"Open source" refers to a software development approach that makes the source code freely available for modification, redistribution, and use.

Source Code

In the context of software, "source code" is the human-readable code written in a programming language, used to create a software program.

Open Source Principles

Open source projects, products, or initiatives embrace principles of collaboration, transparency, and community involvement.
They promote freedom to use, modify, and redistribute software.

Open Source Software Freedom

Anyone can freely access, modify, and redistribute open source software's source code.
This allows users to customize, fix, and improve the software to suit their needs.

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Test your knowledge on open source with this quiz! Learn about the principles, benefits, and origins of open source, and discover how it applies to software development and beyond. Challenge yourself and expand your understanding of this important concept in the world of technology.