source code

noun

: a computer program in its original programming language (such as FORTRAN or C) before translation into object code usually by a compiler

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Socket, a software provider that detects security vulnerabilities in open source code, raised a $40 million Series B, its CEO Feross Aboukhadijeh tells Axios exclusively. —

Richard Collings, Axios, 22 Oct. 2024 The government justified the law by claiming that TikTok may in the future pose a national security risk because updates to the app's source code occur in China. —

Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 16 Sep. 2024 This token allowed the attackers to access the Archive’s source code and steal sensitive data, affecting 31 million users. —

Lars Daniel, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024 However, leaks that appear to come from the attack were circulated on Reddit and X. The leak may include prototypes for new Pokémon, source code from previous games, potential names of upcoming Pokémon titles, and the Switch 2's codename, according to Nintendo Life. —

Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 13 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for source code