Word of the Day: source code

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source code Source code is the fundamental component of a computer program that is created by a programmer. It can be read and easily understood by a human being. When a programmer types a sequence of C language statements into Windows Notepad, for example, and saves the sequence as a text file, the text file is said to contain the source code. Source code and object code are sometimes referred to as the "before" and "after" versions of a compiled computer program. For script (noncompiled or interpreted) program languages, such as JavaScript, the terms source code and object code do not apply, since there is only one form of the code. Programmers can use a text editor, a visual programming tool or an integrated development environment to create source code. In large program development environments, there are often management systems that help programmers separate and keep track of different states and levels of source code files. Source code can be proprietary or open, and licensing agreements often reflect this distinction.  Continued... Quote of the Day "With the presence of Web applications across virtually every facet of the business, it's important that you do what you can to minimize your security risks. This is where testing your actual source code comes into play." - Kevin Beaver   Trending Terms codebase source code analysis object code fork open source   Learning Center Commercial code riddled with open source vulnerabilities Vendors as well as customers are blind to unpatched open source vulnerabilities in commercial applications; OpenSSL patches high-severity bugs. Open source network software promises major industry shifts Industry experts say open source network software can solve longtime networking problems and frustrations in the enterprise. How do I deploy secure open source code for cloud? To ensure you're using secure open source code for cloud, check the code's design and documentation, and test for potential vulnerabilities. Open source code reuse: What are the security implications? Open source code reuse poses a risk to application security when the code has vulnerabilities. Expert Michael Cobb suggests security measures when reusing code. Open source code management: How to safely use open source libraries For enterprise developers to securely use code from open source libraries and frameworks, better open source code management is needed, according to expert Michael Cobb. Writing for Business Open source describes any software whose source code is in the public domain or that is copyrighted and distributed under an ____________. a. open source license b. open-source license Answer       Stay In Touch For feedback about any of our definitions or to suggest a new definition, please contact me at: mrouse@techtarget.com   Visit the Word of the Day Archives and catch up on what you've missed!   FOLLOW US About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published by the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from Whatis.com, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget, Whatis, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2016 TechTarget. All rights reserved.