en/open-source-licenses

License Overview

Here are some popular open-source licenses you might encounter in the software world:

• MIT License 📄
  Permissive license allowing free use, modification, and distribution. Read more

• Apache License 2.0 📄
  Offers patent grants and requires preservation of notices. Read more

• GPL (GNU General Public License) 📄
  Copyleft license ensuring software remains free and open. Read more

• BSD License 📄
  Similar to MIT but includes a clause requiring attribution. Read more

• Creative Commons (CC) 📌
  For creative works, provides flexible copyright options. Read more