closed-source code
[/ˈkloʊzd ˈsɔːrs koʊd/]
nounpl: closed-source codes
código-fonte fechado
1. Computer source code that is proprietary and not available for public viewing, modification, or distribution; software whose source code is kept secret by the developer or organization
Microsoft Windows is built on closed-source code, which means users cannot inspect or modify the underlying programming.
O Windows é construído em código-fonte fechado, o que significa que os usuários não podem inspecionar ou modificar a programação subjacente.
2. Software distributed in compiled form only, without access to the original source code written by developers
Many commercial applications rely on closed-source code to protect their intellectual property and business models.
Muitas aplicações comerciais dependem de código-fonte fechado para proteger sua propriedade intelectual e modelos de negócios.
In Brazil's growing tech industry, the debate between closed-source and open-source code is significant, particularly in startups and government initiatives. Open-source development has gained prominence in both Brazilian and Portuguese tech communities as a counterpoint to proprietary software, reflecting global trends in software development philosophy and licensing practices.
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