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That's very true, but for me that's an acceptable tradeoff for not having to write much code or spin up a database, docker container, load balancer, or worry ab
by crabl 7y ago
That's very true, but for me that's an acceptable tradeoff for not having to write much code or spin up a database, docker container, load balancer, or worry about security. Dark is great for getting a project off the ground and getting to the "proof of concept" stage: for me, there is tremendous value in getting there sooner rather than wasting a bunch of time doing things that are tangential to creating the product.
- gitgud 7y agoTrue, it's great for prototypes, but remember that their incentive is for you to remain on the platform as your project gets bigger. Therefore you're likely to have extreme difficulty in moving off the platform as your system grows. Which means either a complete rebuild off the platform, or the easier option... Stay on the platform. So the ultimate options are; either choose open-source flexible solutions, or remain shackled to the proprietary platforms...