open-source model
[/ˈoʊpən sɔːrs ˈmɑːdəl/]
nounpl: open-source models
modelo de código aberto
1. A software or technology model where the source code is made publicly available for anyone to view, modify, distribute, and use freely
The company adopted an open-source model to increase transparency and community contributions.
A empresa adotou um modelo de código aberto para aumentar a transparência e as contribuições da comunidade.
2. A business or development approach based on collaborative development and free access to underlying code or design
Linux operates under an open-source model that has made it one of the most reliable operating systems.
O Linux opera sob um modelo de código aberto que o tornou um dos sistemas operacionais mais confiáveis.
3. A development methodology emphasizing community participation, transparency, and shared intellectual resources
The open-source model encourages developers worldwide to contribute and improve the software.
O modelo de código aberto incentiva desenvolvedores de todo o mundo a contribuir e melhorar o software.
In Brazil and Portugal, the open-source model has gained significant traction in tech communities and government initiatives. Brazil particularly emphasizes open-source adoption in public institutions. The term is often used interchangeably with 'software livre' in Portuguese-speaking regions, though 'open-source' directly borrowed from English is increasingly common in tech discourse. The model represents values of transparency, community collaboration, and technological democratization that resonate strongly in tech-forward Latin American and European communities.
Related Idioms & Phrases
give back to the community (contribute to open-source projects)
crowdsource solutions (leverage open-source model benefits)
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