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Source code definition

Source code is a set of instructions written by a programmer in one or more programming languages. After creating a line or group of source code, a programmer can subsequently incorporate it into a website, application, or another computer program to provide it with operational instructions. Programmers create source code in a text-based application like a word processor and then translate it using a compiler into a format that computer programs can understand. When the translation is complete, the programmer can save the source code in a database or on the computer's hard drive for later use.

Types of source code:

  • Compiled source code
  • Interpreted source code
  • Computer (or operating system) source code
  • Software program source code
  • Software feature source code

Functions of a source code:

  • Building a website’s foundation. Source code helps web developers and designers build new websites. A website's foundation offers the instructions that allow it to function and respond to user interactions, making it a source code. Source code uses HTML to structure a website's content. Web developers can define and update website elements, including headlines, primary content paragraphs, and bold or italic text.
  • Adding a function to a program. Source code is also used to add a function to a program, app, or website. It can drastically alter the performance and appearance of development programs.
  • Communicating algorithms. Source code lets programmers exchange algorithms. Most programmers develop source code in word processors or text-based tools, allowing them to print or save it as a document. Then, they can share these files with other programmers who may be interested in their work.

Benefits of source code:

  • Flexibility. Distributors and manufacturers typically need access to the source code because no pre-packaged accounting or financial management solution fully fits their demands.
  • Business advantage. Source code accounting and financial management systems may accommodate your business differentiators, utilizing your inventiveness to drive growth!
  • Adaptability. A source code-available system helps you quickly adjust to business changes by changing your present system, eliminating the need to reinstall the software.