What if a source code is stolen?

If a source code if some security product is stolen, this may allow hackers to more easily analyze it for weaknesses and use them to attack customers using the security product. While the same can be done via means of reverse engineering, it takes much more time to do so as opposed to just reviewing the source code.

Will an app developer steal my idea?

The Bad News. If a developer really likes your idea, there’s nothing you can really do to stop them from stealing it. While perhaps you could make them sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), that still wouldn’t help you (And frankly would also scare away the good developers.).

Do coders have to memorize codes?

They often look up and research many hours to find how to implement some logic or build something. Most of their code is not memorized. Remembering a piece of code will not get you out of a complicated codebase, but you have to learn how to understand the concepts.

Is it possible for someone to steal your source?

Someone can steal your source but they cannot steal your brand. Also be careful what you deem stealing or you’ll be forming a very bad relationship with your engineers, whom have developed this thing you don’t want them to steal. Its probably best to keep them happy and not establish an overwhelming feeling of distrust.

What are the risks of source code theft in a startup?

Unfortunately, the startup environment presents a lot of risk of source code theft. When you have a few developers on staff it’s likely that they will have full access to your code base. Even if you attempt to partition it, through the course of their work they are likely to mix and re-deploy your code to suit productivity needs.

Is not having the source code an impediment to your business?

Not having the source code is more of an annoyance than an impediment. What is the impediment, especially to a developer, is not having the business that is built around your source. Your customers, your business plan, your employees, your IP, your culture, etc.

Is my source code safe to use?

So unless you’re putting passwords and PINs for your personal bank account into your source code, you are safe.