In simple English
This is the source code for a complete office suite. It includes a word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation maker. You can use it as a free alternative to commercial office software. This repository is only for viewing the code or building the app. Most people should download the ready-to-use version from the official website instead.
What it is
This repository is the main code base for LibreOffice, written mostly in C++. It holds the logic for the word processor, spreadsheet, and other desktop tools.
What it is good for
C++ developers who want to fix bugs, add features, or compile their own custom version of the office suite.
- Gives you full control over a complete, free office suite.
- Backing from a large community and regular updates.
- Comprehensive documentation for the code structure.
- Very large code base that takes a long time to compile.
- Requires a powerful computer with ample memory to build from source.
- Does not accept pull requests on GitHub, requiring a separate review tool.
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Do not install this repository if you just want to use the office suite. Download the ready-to-use installer from libreoffice.org instead.