Programming language syntax and copyright

Discussion in 'Programming' started by Webdesignuser, Sep 4, 2013.

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    Hi! I was thinking to create some PHP and HTML and CSS and maybe even Javascript tutorials... but I don't know if i can use the syntax of a programming language freely ... I don't know if it is protected by copyright! I read on Google that the programming language syntax or even the entire programming language can't be protected by copyright... What do u know? Is it legit to make tutorials about these languages and present code or fragments of code or just some elements such as tags, program instructions, mark words for variables and others such?
     
    Webdesignuser, Sep 4, 2013 IP
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    Active Build Peon

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    You're safe to go.
     
    Active Build, Sep 4, 2013 IP
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    topcoder Well-Known Member

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    It's all free, the only thing that you would have to pay for is a fancy IDE (Intergrated Development Environment). But their are plenty of free ones around.
     
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    Webdesignuser Greenhorn

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    So we must pay for IDE in order to make tutorials about it or something?
     
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    GMF Well-Known Member

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    No, you can make tutorials without an IDE.


    IDE is just software. A development environment in which you can write code. As with every software - some are free and some propitiatory.
     
    GMF, Sep 5, 2013 IP