Navigating licensing and legal considerations
When you create something cool, such as a game or an app, you might want to share it with the rest of the community to seek contributions and speed up the development. GitHub is a great place to do that, but before you upload your project, it’s important to think about licensing and legal stuff. This might sound boring, but it’s really about protecting your project and deciding how others can use it.
Figure 11.18 – LICENSE on the repository
What is a license?
A license is like a set of rules for your project. It tells people what they can and cannot do with your code. For example, can they use it for free? Do they need to give you credit? Can they change it and share their own version? Picking the right license helps you share your work the way you want.
Why are licenses important?
Licenses protect you and your work from any legal issues that could occur. They can also protect...
