Open source development is on an exponential rise. Many businesses are either choosing it from the scratch to build an online presence for them, or switching over to it from proprietary technologies and platforms. But before delving further into the matter, we must have a look at what open source really means.

What is open source development and how does it help?

Open source software and technologies are those in which the original or source code is licensed mostly freely and the software is made available to use, edit and distribute in any manner the user wishes to. Such software is usually developed as a collaborative effort of developers from across the globe. According to a recent survey, open source software save up to $60 billion of consumers from all over the world.

Open source development includes:

• Website Development

• Web application Development

• Mobile Application Development

• Technology Consulting

Open source vs. proprietary software

These are aided immensely by open source software and technologies. Propriety software is not only costlier, it also imposes several restrictions on the developers and forces them to do things the company wants them to. Developers also do not have access to the original code of the software and therefore they cannot modify it the way they want. Further distribution and multiple usage of the software is usually not permitted. The developer works in severe boundation However, there are no such restrictions in open source software. The original code is available for all to view and download. They can modify it the way they want and distribute it any way they want. They can also alter the code to suit their website and needs better, either partially or completely. And above all, open source software is free of cost, with only the enterprise and support-included version costing businesses, but very modestly. This greatly increased the return on investment of the businesses and they redeem the cost of their website, web application, mobile app, and/or consulting many times over. The best part is that this incredible cost effectiveness does not come at the cost of capability. Open source development is just as powerful, capable and efficient as its proprietary counterpart, if not more.

Using open source development for your website can be a huge leap, not just a step, towards a better tomorrow for your business. It gets great websites and apps built for your enterprise, increases return on investment, and proves very efficient and cost-effective in the long run. Make the switch, and feel the difference for yourself.

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