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The question is simple. I wanted to get a general consensus on if people actually audit the code that they use from FOSS or open source software or apps.

Do you blindly trust the FOSS community? I am trying to get a rough idea here. Sometimes audit the code? Only on mission critical apps? Not at all?

Let's hear it!

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[–] irmadlad@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I do not audit code line by line, bit by bit. However, I do due diligence in making sure that the code is from reputable sources, see what other users report, I'll do a search for any unresolved issues et al. I can code on a very basic level, but I do not possess the intelligence to audit a particular app's code. Beyond my 'due diligence' I rely on the generosity of others who are more intelligent than I and who can spot problems. I have a lot of respect and admiration for dev teams. They produce software that is useful, fun, engaging, and it just works.