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The real WTF is that it seems to all be about APIs for third parties. First of all, they should provide an API for me, the customer, so that I can use the data
by zAy0LfpBZLC8mAC 10y ago
The real WTF is that it seems to all be about APIs for third parties.
First of all, they should provide an API for me, the customer, so that I can use the data and automate my banking.
- rocqua 10y agoThere is very little difference between an API for you and an API for third parties. Unless the API just for you requires full credentials, and has no tiered access control, you could just give someone else the same API. Eula's would be the greatest difference. It is sad though, that no start-up would consider building a self-hosted version that'd keep all data local, instead wanting to offer it in SaaS form.
- zAy0LfpBZLC8mAC 10y ago> Eula's would be the greatest difference. Or more generally contracts and regulations, yes. If you need to be registered with some regulatory authority with security audit requirements, say, in order to be able to gain access to the API, then you cannot use the API, whether you would technically be able or not.
- stefs 10y ago> It is sad though, that no start-up would consider building a self-hosted version that'd keep all data local, instead wanting to offer it in SaaS form. i don't think that'd be automatically true. if there were enough security conscious users to create a market for a product like this, someone would provide.
- rocqua 10y agoThe buisiness model really sucks though, because its hard to get people to pay for self-hosted stuff. On the other hand, people seem more amenable to a subscription. This has the added benefit of possible adds and even gathering data of users. The issue is exacerbated by the almost sure to be available open-source gratis software. Presuming the software is under-maintained.
- stefs 10y agoi had actual client software in mind. i.e. mobile or desktop apps (as in the good old days of shrinkwrap).