source code

noun

: a computer program in its original programming language (such as FORTRAN or C) before translation into object code usually by a compiler

Examples of source code in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In a previous incident, the hackers retrieved source code about the company’s identity authentication system. Joseph Menn, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2024 Hackers with access to source code can use it for follow-on attacks on other systems. Sean Lyngaas, CNN, 8 Mar. 2024 But the source code for Yuzu and Citra have both already been pulled down from GitHub. Sean Hollister, The Verge, 4 Mar. 2024 They are advised not to exploit any source code, business logic or insider secrets from their past employer at any cost. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024 Their ethical impact assessments, source code reviews, and commitment to explainability reflect a strong dedication to accountability and transparency. Cindy Gordon, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024 The source code relies on only two additional libraries, the aforementioned Adafruit_IS31FL3731 and the common Wire library which enables serial communication, essential for I2C connection to the display. IEEE Spectrum, 30 Jan. 2024 Jim Salter OpenWrt, the open source firmware that sprang from Linksys' use of open source code in its iconic WRT54G router and subsequent release of its work, is 20 years old this year. Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 23 Jan. 2024 Advanced Security offers a set of binary and source code analysis capabilities on a unified platform with an intuitive UI. Robert Defrancesco, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of source code was in 1965

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“Source code.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/source%20code. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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