What exactly is a source code?

[cris28]

HTC released a source code for the G2, but what exactly is a source code and what is it's purpose? Do I need to add it to my phone?

 

[aceman118]

If you have to ask then you don't need to worry about it.

 

[legendary1022]

Some were waiting on it to drop so we could get a little more insight to get root. Now that it is out, there may be some info we can use to add, such as the trackpad lighting, FM Radio, etc.

Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using Tapatalk

 

[Kevin OQuinn]

It also makes it easier to build roms.

Sent from my Optimus T

 

[igotsanevo4g]

Basically its a developers bible to how the phone is running, it will help out the development community greatly.