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In the jargon of [[computer programming]], a '''source upgrade''' is a modification of a [[computer program]]'s [[source code]], which adds new features and options to it, improves performance and stability, or fixes [[computer bug|bugs]] and errors from the previous [[Software versioning|version]]. There are two popular types of source upgrades, which are listed here:
A '''source upgrade''' is a [[software distribution]] for [[upgrade|upgrading]] [[source code]] from one [[Software versioning|version]] to another, and it is the process of using the distribution to upgrade a [[codebase]]. The upgrade might add new features, improve performance and stability, or fix [[software bug|bugs]] in the code.  


* [[Patch (computing)|Patch]]: source upgrade, where the modification of original source is provided in a special patch program. The patch is released by the developer of [[software]]. Generally, this type of source upgrade focus on bug and error fixing, not on adding new features to the [[engine]]. Patches are available on sites or FTP's of application developer. They can be also obtained from various computer magazines.
The term applies to general [[software development]], but is more prevalent in the sub-context of [[game development]]. A relatively small upgrade that focuses on bug fixes might be classified as a [[Patch (computing)|patch]]. A large upgrade that allows older software to run on a different platform might be classified as a [[source port]]. An update created for a [[video game]] by users (not the original developers or maintainers) might be classified as a [[mod (computer gaming)|mod]].
* [[Source port]], which is a user modification ([[mod (computer gaming)|mod]]). The source port modification focuses on changes in original source code (mostly adding new features – like 3D renderers support, new graphic technologies usage or porting the game into other platform, which the original was not available for), without editing the other resources of software. Most of source ports are created for old, classic games — for example: ''[[Doom (1993 video game)|Doom]]'', ''[[Quake (series)|Quake I/II]]'', ''[[Strife (game)|Strife]]'', ''[[Duke Nukem 3D]]'', ''[[Rise of the Triad]]''. The source code of those applications can be easily and legally downloaded from the [[Internet]] under [[GNU General Public License|GPL]] license – they were released by the developers. Of course, those are custom applications and are not supported by the producers of software in any way.


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A source upgrade is a software distribution for upgrading source code from one version to another, and it is the process of using the distribution to upgrade a codebase. The upgrade might add new features, improve performance and stability, or fix bugs in the code.

The term applies to general software development, but is more prevalent in the sub-context of game development. A relatively small upgrade that focuses on bug fixes might be classified as a patch. A large upgrade that allows older software to run on a different platform might be classified as a source port. An update created for a video game by users (not the original developers or maintainers) might be classified as a mod.

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