786: What Open Source license should you use?

Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats

Jun 24, 2024•31 min

--:--

Listen in podcast apps:

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

Download

Listen to this episode in Metacast mobile app

Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episode description

Scott and CJ dive into the world of open source, breaking down its meaning, benefits, and the various types of licenses you’ll encounter. From permissive licenses like MIT and Apache 2.0 to copy-left licenses such as GNU GPLv3, they’ll help you choose and apply the right license for your project.

Show Notes

00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
00:54 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
- Sentry Open Source.
- Giving away $500,000 to open source projects.
01:56 What is open source?
03:19 This is not legal advice.
03:51 Source available ≠ open source.
- No Permission.
06:39 The benefits of open source.
- 07:26 Educational.
- 07:52 More Secure.
- 09:32 Community-oriented.
  - Scott’s Habit Path
11:29 Types of licenses.
- 12:09 Permissive licenses.
  - 12:26 MIT License.
  - 14:37 Apache 2.0 license.
- 15:31 Copy Left licenses.
  - 15:58 GNU GPLv3.
- 18:16 Copy Left + permissive.
  - 18:23 (Mozilla Public License) MPL.
- 19:31 Business licenses.
  - 19:35 Functional Source License.
  - 23:16 Companies using BUSL.
  - 24:41 Server Side Public License (SSPL).
26:56 Choosing and acknowledging licenses.
29:13 Applying a license to your directory.

Hit us up on Socials!

Syntax: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads

Wes: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads

Scott: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads

Randy: X Instagram YouTube Threads

For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android