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I like that approach (probably because I decided to use a similar one for my potential future SW, hehe). Just to confirm, the concept is basically... "I'll cr

I like that approach (probably because I decided to use a similar one for my potential future SW, hehe). Just to confirm, the concept is basically... "I'll create the software X to fit my own specific requirements/needs, then I'll see if anybody else wants to use it as well (which would mean that that niche of people have the same needs/requirements), and if that's the case then I can decide if to put more energe/effort/$ into it otherwise it will just be something useful for myself" ..., right? I think that for that to work the important detail about the concept&implementation is that the SW must be complete (~no critical bugs, all needed functionality is available) + not reliant on any external dependencies (e.g. hosting, downloads of data like Tax rates from anywhere, etc) + must use proven and stable technologies. A stupid example would be "Tiddlywiki" (https://tiddlywiki.com https://tiddlywiki.com): I downloaded the html/js-file (proven & stable & compatible with all browsers) and it works with 0 external dependencies => I can be sure that I won't loose my notes whatever happens and that the full functionality will be always available, even if in the worst case I don't have an Internet-connection. Btw., the GigoBooks app does not currently allow to save data, or did I overlook some menu-entry?

bengtan 6y ago
Hi! OP here. > "I'll create the software X to fit my own specific requirements/needs, then I'll see if anybody else wants to use it as well (which would mean that that niche of people have the same needs/requirements), and if that's the case then I can decide if to put more energe/effort/$ into it otherwise it will just be something useful for myself" > > ..., right? At a high level, yes. (At a lower level, well, there will be variations on the same basic idea. The devil is in the detail.) > I think that for that to work the important detail about the concept&implementation is that the SW must be complete > ... > and that the full functionality will be always available, even if in the worst case I don't have an Internet-connection. Yes, GigoBooks is intended to be desktop linux/mac/windows software that runs entirely offline. If the OS doesn't change, it can keep operating forever. > Btw., the GigoBooks app does not currently allow to save data, or did I overlook some menu-entry? You're looking at the online demo which is necessarily functionality-limited because web browsers don't allow access to local files. The 'REAL' thing is a desktop app which does allow saving data to local (sqlite) files (and yes, there are additional entries in the menu for this).
- zepearl 6y ago
  Thank you - it's interesting

bengtan 6y ago

Hi! OP here. > "I'll create the software X to fit my own specific requirements/needs, then I'll see if anybody else wants to use it as well (which would mean that that niche of people have the same needs/requirements), and if that's the case then I can decide if to put more energe/effort/$ into it otherwise it will just be something useful for myself" > > ..., right? At a high level, yes. (At a lower level, well, there will be variations on the same basic idea. The devil is in the detail.) > I think that for that to work the important detail about the concept&implementation is that the SW must be complete > ... > and that the full functionality will be always available, even if in the worst case I don't have an Internet-connection. Yes, GigoBooks is intended to be desktop linux/mac/windows software that runs entirely offline. If the OS doesn't change, it can keep operating forever. > Btw., the GigoBooks app does not currently allow to save data, or did I overlook some menu-entry? You're looking at the online demo which is necessarily functionality-limited because web browsers don't allow access to local files. The 'REAL' thing is a desktop app which does allow saving data to local (sqlite) files (and yes, there are additional entries in the menu for this).

zepearl 6y ago
Thank you - it's interesting