Source Distribution

Definitions

1. A distributable package containing source code, often with metadata and build instructions, rather than compiled binaries. In packaging culture, source distributions are important for portability, auditing, and environments that must build software themselves.

   In plain English: A package that distributes source code instead of prebuilt binaries.

   Example: "The distro maintainers preferred a source distribution because their packaging pipeline rebuilt everything with platform-specific policies and toolchains."

Related Terms

• APT Package
• Arch User Repository
• AUR
• Conan
• Package Repository
• Package Source
• Source Build
• Source Package
• Windows Package