Cscope is a text-based tool for browsing C source code, especially in large projects. It helps developers understand code by quickly locating function definitions, declarations, calls, and other code elements. Created by Joe Steffen and released under a BSD license around 2000, it's a valuable utility for navigating and comprehending complex C codebases.
April 2000: SCO contributes Cscope to open source
In April 2000, SCO announced its contribution of Cscope to open source under a BSD license, while still maintaining it.
2000: Cscope released under BSD license
As of 2000, Cscope became free and was released under a BSD license.
2006: Cscope recommended for browsing Linux kernel
In 2006, an O'Reilly Media book about Linux networking recommends the use of Cscope for browsing the Linux kernel source code.
2007: Cscope useful for software audit reviews
According to a 2007 book published by John Wiley & Sons, Cscope is invaluable for auditing and is used by many security researchers regularly.
2024: Cscope mentioned in Linux kernel programming book
In 2024, a Packt Publishing book about Linux kernel programming mentions using Cscope in connection with understanding aspects of the kernel source code.
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