5 reasons to switch to Open Source Software

You have probably heard the term “Open source” and might’ve already used open-source software without having an idea about what it actually is. Open-source culture is growing rapidly and also it has also become quite popular. In the tech industry, billions of people are using open-source software day by day. Companies like Google and Microsoft who used to be the strong critics of open source in the past have also open-sourced some of their codes and even started promoting open source lately. In this article, we have simplified the term and also listed the top 5 reasons to switch to open-source software.

Open source refers to any program whose source code is available for use or modification by users or other developers. This software is usually developed as a public collaboration and made freely available. Anyone can inspect, modify, and share it. It represents a specific approach to creating computer programs that celebrate the values of collaboration, transparency, and community-oriented development. Open source products and services use “Creative Commons (CC)” license which enables everyone to share, use, and build upon their desire.