Readme
Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-001531
A text file included with a software package that provides information for the user before installation or use. It contains details such as installation instructions, configuration settings, a list of included files, licensing terms, and contact information for the developers. The file is conventionally named in uppercase, such as README or README.md, to make it stand out in a directory listing.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CMP-001531 |
|---|---|
| Field | Computing and IT |
| Subject | Software |
Record as JSON
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"subject": "Software",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/computing/readme/"
}
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