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Re:Fig Has Joined AWS by k4rli on Monday August 28, 2023 @12:48PM (#37296980)
Based on their frontpage example videos, it seems to be for Mac users who don't know any better. I don't see anything useful that isn't FOSS already.
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Re:Fig Has Joined AWS by yohannparis on Monday August 28, 2023 @01:03PM (#37297209)
1. Packaging solution in an easy to use tool is what software engineers do. Nothing wrong with non-FOSS solution.

2. You could provide a list of FOSS solutions to replace Fig.io, even better write a tutorial on how to install and setup those solutions.

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Re:Fig Has Joined AWS by hot_gril on Monday August 28, 2023 @01:43PM (#37297780)
Either the FOSS solutions are lacking something or all those corporate customers are fools.
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Re:Fig Has Joined AWS by daotoad on Monday August 28, 2023 @02:04PM (#37298110)
Even if the only thing fig adds is easier set up and integration and consistency of setup between users that could be enough to justify the cost.

Saving an hour of engineering time spent fiddling with your CLI config every year makes this a good value for a business.

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Re:Fig Has Joined AWS by hot_gril on Monday August 28, 2023 @05:16PM (#37300496)
Yes. Plenty of people know how to DIY or can figure it out, it's not a special skill. They just don't consider it worthwhile.
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