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This exactly. I'm writing code because I have a problem to solve, and I don't mind sharing the solution. It's like sharing construction/tool tips while workin
by horsawlarway 5y ago
This exactly. I'm writing code because I have a problem to solve, and I don't mind sharing the solution.
It's like sharing construction/tool tips while working in a shop or maker space.
Does my time have cost? Sure, but I'm there because I enjoy it. And the nifty thing about software is that it's basically free to distribute.
I'll add - I don't provide any support or feedback for my software at all to users. I don't find that fun - so I don't do it.
- pjmlp 5y agoExcept someone actually paid for those construction tools, and many developers are not even willing to do that.
- horsawlarway 5y agoNo, but they paid for the computer - which seems like exactly the same situation. Physical items that have per item costs? Pay what the item costs. Digital items that have no per item costs? Pay what the item costs (nothing). Your time? If you want to be paid, start a commercial venture (aka - a company that charges). If you're doing it because you like it? Charge what you'd like - in my case nothing.
- pjmlp 5y agoSure, eventually all major software stacks will turn into SaaS anyway.