What does Open-source mean?

Open-source refers to software whose source code is publicly available and can be viewed, used, modified and further distributed under the terms of a specific license. Such software is often developed openly, and individuals, companies and a broader community of developers can contribute to it. Open-source solutions usually offer more customization options, transparency and less dependence on a single vendor. At the same time, they may require more technical knowledge for installation, management, updates and security. In e-commerce, the open-source approach can be found in some e-commerce platforms, plugins or developer tools.