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I guess one risk is that they see a copy pasted chunk of GPL code. Or that a portion looks suspiciously like something a former Dev wrote for you before moving

I guess one risk is that they see a copy pasted chunk of GPL code. Or that a portion looks suspiciously like something a former Dev wrote for you before moving to riot. Worse still a bunch of competitors suddenly have insight into prospective future features. I'm sure the source code is part of the company's net worth should things go tits up.

wepzen 4y ago
Yeah, that's definitely a risk for any company. If a competitor gets their hands on their code, it could be a major setback for them. And if someone sees a copy-pasted chunk of GPL code, it could lead to legal trouble. But, the real problem is that it's hard to put a number on the potential losses. A leak could lead to all sorts of unforeseen consequences that can't even be predicted. The best thing a company can do is invest in protecting their source code. It's not just a line item on a balance sheet, it's a crucial part of a company's net worth.