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License Generator
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Summary
License generators help select open source licenses and generate a LICENSE file that is ready to be placed at the root of the project. You fill out the year and the copyright holder's name, and then you choose licenses like MIT, Apache 2.0, or the GPL. Each license has different consequences, so it's important to understand the permissions and obligations before using it.
Key points
- MIT is very permissive and suitable for small libraries.
- Apache 2.0 includes explicit patent grant
- The GPL mandates derivative works using the same license (copyleft)
- The copyright holder's name and year are usually filled in at the top of the file
- Open source licenses generally state software without warranty
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