Company
Apache Software Foundation
The Apache Software Foundation supports open-source software projects through a foundation and community governance model.
At a glance
- Primary focus
- Community-led software projects
- Category
- open source
Overview
The Apache Software Foundation supports open-source software projects through a foundation and community governance model. Its project collection spans web infrastructure, data tools, libraries, and other software maintained by distinct contributor communities.
Products and role
Projects publish their own documentation, release downloads, and contribution guidance. The foundation's project directory is a starting point for identifying a project's scope and official resources.
A useful distinction
The Apache name identifies a foundation and many separate projects. Apache HTTP Server is one project, while the Apache License is a license used by software both inside and outside the foundation.
Sources and review
MOOR's explanatory text is supported by the following source links.
- Apache Software Foundation: official overview — Apache Software Foundation
- Apache Software Foundation: documentation and further reading — Apache Software Foundation