source code is any collection of computer instructions (possibly with comments) written using some human-readable computer language, usually as text.
Reverse engineering is the process of taking a bit of executable code and decompiling it into a representation of its original source code. This is often used to change the functionality of a closed-source program, or to attempt to find out how a competitor in your field solves a problem.
Open source software is software that allows the source code to be used. Oftentimes, they are free to use. Open source software is copyrighted.
Open source enterprise software is popular because there are no associated licencing fees. Furthermore, the source code is provided, allowing businesses to modify the code to support their unique requirements. Content management is just one example. Other examples of open source enterprise software include databases,application development tools, networking and security software, cloud software and system monitoring tools.
Access to the source code of proprietary software is typically restricted to the developers and authorized personnel of the company that owns the software.
There are sites on internet from where you can download Software Project Source Code Documentation for free. You can also buy a CD for the software.
The answer is in the question itself. Open-source software has it's source code available to everyone. Closed-source software does not.
Source code analysis tools are pertaining to written code that produces websites and pages. These tools are used to analyze code in pages in order to find any security flaws that might be present.
Source Code Escrow is the term used for depositing the source code of software with a third party (escrow) agent. This is done to ensure maintenance of the software even if the original company who licensed the software files for bankruptcy or fails to maintain the software in any way.
If the software is open source then generally they will provide the code in a separate link. I don't think it is possible to reverse-engineer the code of a program.
Software can be categorized as:Closed Source : Source code is not available for general publicOpen Source : Source code is available for general public to seeNote that availability of the source code does not mean that the software is completely free. It is still possible that an Open Source Software is specifically licensed, for example to allow free use but not for free redistribution. On the other hand, it is also possible that a Closed Source Software is allowed to be use and distributed for free.
The terms and conditions of the software prohibit reverse engineering, which means you cannot analyze or recreate the software's code.
There are a lot of source doe analysis tools including NET, Multi-language, ABAP, Opa, Java and ActionScript. Most code analysis tools are used to increase the performance of a programs and for checking the code of a program.