Apache Foundation
Noun · Open Source
Definitions
A common shorthand for the Apache Software Foundation, the nonprofit that hosts and governs many major open source projects through a community-driven model known as 'The Apache Way.' It is a central institution in modern open source governance.
In plain English: The nonprofit organization that supports many important open source projects under the Apache model.
Example: "Donating the project to the Apache Foundation changed contributor trust because governance became more neutral."
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