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Re:Write libraries instead of services, where possible by hamsterbooster on Tuesday March 09, 2021 @10:21AM (#26399590)
Totally agree that library is easier to maintain and for developer to use. However, services are a lot easier to monetize and allow the company to collect any data they want. I can't think of any billion dollar companies that release their core library to the users.
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Re:Write libraries instead of services, where possible by jacobr1 on Tuesday March 09, 2021 @10:49AM (#26399939)
Libraries can also be a PITA to maintain when you need to maintain widespread platform support, including for legacy/crufy systems. I quite enjoy the freedom of owning the underlying platform with cloud deployments vs my on-prem software days.
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