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For last few years, use of open source technologies and frameworks has been increased a lot. In fact, several individual developers, web development companies, and software development companies are using open source platforms like PHP, Joomla, Apache, Apache Cocoon, etc. for developing high-end solutions.
Use of open source technologies for product development is called open source development. Today, almost all small and medium level companies along with individual web developers and software developers are widening the scope of open source technologies. They are using those technologies and frameworks for the development of state-of-the-art web-based software applications that simplify the life of website owner and website visitors too.
Saying that open source technologies have become the prominent choices will not be wrong because apart from helping developers craft stunning solutions, these technologies save money of the client too.
The client does not need to pay for these technologies, which saves them a big amount of money. Open source development is helping almost every industry like banking, online media, retail, marketing, ecommerce, shipping, etc. Advantages of open source programs are many. Here, we are listing some of the advantages of these programs:
• Top most advantage of using open source programs is the cost linked with them. There is no cost linked with them. One can download and use them anytime and anywhere. Moreover, these programs do not require any additional license. Companies can use these programs for developing applications meeting clients’ needs.
• There are many open source programs available that can be used for web-based and desktop software development. With an array of unique features these programs are writing a statement in the world of Internet. Some of open source programs are PHP, Apache, Joomla, Magneto, and Mambo.
• Developing a full-fledged web-based application may require integration of languages like C, VC++, Java Script, C++, C#, etc. Open source programs are developed in such a manner that they can support additional languages and programs to let the developers craft variety of solutions as per their requirements.
• Open source programs are updated regularly. Updates for open source programs can be installed without any additional cost. Developers of open source programs keep updating these programs so that the program can comply with current market trends.
• Content Management System (CMS) is much easier to develop using open source programs like Joomla, PHP, etc. Today, the demand of CRM, CMS, RIA, and dynamic website has increased a lot. Developing these solutions while meeting quality is now easy and fast with open source technologies.