3 ms·
Yeah, but that's not unique to Google. It's a valid concern with any API or service that you don't control. Does Google shut down stuff at a greater rate relat
by Reedx 8y ago
Yeah, but that's not unique to Google. It's a valid concern with any API or service that you don't control.
Does Google shut down stuff at a greater rate relative to anyone else? Are the odds better or worse if X had been run by company Y?
- skywhopper 8y agoThe question is not “is Google better or worse than average?” It’s: what is the risk of building an app on a Google API? The risk is high, and it’s not worth it. Their track record is abysmal. Sure, if you pick a random provider out of a hat, maybe Google is better. But if you look for a solid provider or better just build your own service instead of trying to glom onto someone else’s (someone with no real incentive to see your product succeed).
- reitanqild 8y ago> Yeah, but that's not unique to Google. It's a valid concern with any API or service that you don't control. As mentioned by others Amazon seems to have a policy along the lines of "APIs are forever".
- Reedx 8y agoThat's really nice. Google could make the same pledge. They do well enough and will likely be around for a very long time.