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source code
This term refers specifically to the high-level instructions written by humans, distinguishing it from binary or machine code that is executed by a computer. It is the primary asset in software development, representing the logic and architecture of a program.
In a professional context, the term is often used in discussions regarding "open source" versus "closed source" (proprietary) software. Because it is treated as a collective body of instructions, it is typically used as an uncountable noun in technical documentation, though it can occasionally be treated as countable when referring to different versions or specific sets of code.
Meanings
Examples
The company decided to make their source code open to the public.
I need to review the source code to find where the bug is located.
Can you send me the source code for the login module?
The hacker managed to steal the source code of the proprietary software.
Writing clean source code is essential for long term maintenance.
I wonder if I can modify the source code to add a new feature.
The professor explained how the compiler transforms source code into binary.
We must protect the source code from unauthorized access.