What is the difference between GPL and MIT licensing?

Can you explain the difference between GPL and MIT licenses?

Sure! The GPL (General Public License) is a copyleft license, meaning any derivative work must also be open source under the same license. The MIT License, on the other hand, is more permissive, allowing proprietary use and modification without the requirement to disclose source code.

What are the implications of using GPL for my project?

Using GPL means that if you distribute your project or any derivative work, you must also provide the source code and keep it under the GPL license. This promotes sharing and collaboration but can limit how you monetize your software.

And what about the MIT License?

The MIT License allows you to use, modify, and distribute your project freely, even in proprietary software. You just need to include the original license in your distribution, which makes it very flexible for developers.

Which one should I choose for my new software?

It depends on your goals. If you want to ensure that your software remains open source and encourages contributions, go with GPL. If you prefer flexibility and want to allow others to use your code in proprietary projects, choose MIT.