License Type (which license to use and why?)

Choosing the right license for your GitHub repository is like choosing the rules of a game: it defines who can play, how they can play, and if they can take the board home. Without a license, your code automatically falls under standard copyright law ("all rights reserved"), which ironically prevents others from legally contributing to or using your project. Here is a practical guide to help you decide which license to use and why. 1. Why is a license fundamental? In the Open Source world, a license is what differentiates "public code" from "free software." It serves to: Protect you: It exempts the author from liability (warranty) in case the code causes issues. Grant permission: It explicitly authorizes the use, modification, and distribution. Set limits: It establishes whether the code can be used in commercial projects or if modifications must also be kept open. Choosing the right license for your GitHub repository is like choosing the rules of a game: it defines who can play, how t