Fork (software development)
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fork-software-development-180-4806887
title:
Fork (software development)
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In software engineering, a project fork happens when developers take a copy of source code from one software package and start independent development on it, creating a distinct and separate piece of software. The term often implies not merely a development branch, but also a split in the developer community; as such, it is a form of schism. Grounds for forking are varying user preferences and stagnated or discontinued development of the original software. Free and open-source software is that w
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description:
New program, and line of software development, derived from an existing one
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fork_(software_development)
date created:
2003-08-21T16:03:51Z
date modified:
2024-09-05T10:40:11Z
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