Inner Source

Definitions

1. The practice of applying open source development patterns inside a company, such as visible repositories, shared ownership, broad contribution rights, and transparent review. It is used to improve reuse and collaboration across organizational boundaries.

   In plain English: Using open source-style collaboration methods inside a company.

   Example: "Their platform team adopted inner source so product engineers could propose fixes instead of filing tickets."

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