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# [What is Open source ?](https://shivamtw.hashnode.dev/what-is-open-source?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Open source refers to a software development and distribution model that makes the source code of a program publicly available to anyone who wishes to view, modify, or distribute it. This means that the source code, which is the underlying instructio...

Feb 25, 2023 · 1 min read · shivamtw.hashnode.dev  
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