Open source is a program that stores the source code for several applications and distributes these codes to the general public for free. The source code can also be modified and distributed. The main objective of open source code is to improve upon existing codes and share it with the community.
Programmers that are not concerned about ownership of the code or any financial gains caused by it form the open source platform. With an intention of producing useful and glitch-free products for the general public to use, open source is known to get results faster. As many programmers worldwide are working towards better coding, the process of removing bugs from any code is much faster than initiatives taken by private companies.
The open source community also maintains a certification board known as the Open Source Initiative (OSI). Codes certified by OSI must fulfill certain criteria. The initiative dictates that the creator or distributor of the source code license cannot seek royalties based on the distribution. The certified software is not allowed to place any restrictions whatsoever on other software distributed on the open source platform. The programmer must ensure that the source code is accessible to all users.
As there is no profit gained from licensing, the author must allow other programmers to improve upon the code to get better results. Modified versions can also be distributed. However, the contribution of the source code programmer will be acknowledged. Open source software is available to everyone and no single or group user shall be deprived of the programs. | 
