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  Source code refers to the programming language one uses to write a program. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of programming languages, includinge C++, Java, and Unix. Often people refer to source code of websites, which means programming conducted in HTMLand possibly Java.In most Internet browsers, one has the option of viewing an Internet page in source code format. This is actually quite helpful for people learning to program in HTML, since they can use it to figure out how to do a table, construct a list, or make a hyperlink. People often use the programming from websites they like to achieve a similar look to a page they are constructing.

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While it is fine to use source code to create different things like tables, columns or separations on a website, it is important not to copy graphics that come from other websites, unless they are free to use. This would come under the heading of Internet plagiarism, and could lead to problems for one’s new website.

In HTML, source code can be differentiated from text and pictures, as code instructions will almost always initiate in < > format. If one views the source code of this page, one will note that the above bold word of "views" is surrounded by code. This is because HTML requires this information to present the word in bold format.