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I love this model of software development, which I think of as "artisanal", as opposed to open-source or enterprise. A small team, maybe just one person, who in

I love this model of software development, which I think of as "artisanal", as opposed to open-source or enterprise. A small team, maybe just one person, who invests deep effort into a product that does one thing very well.

int_19h 1y ago
The question is, does it actually earn enough money for the person to live off?
- abnercoimbre 1y ago
  It's an open question in these times, though there's a cohort of "artisanal" devs trying hard.
- caro_kann 1y ago
  This is exactly was my first thought. Having good paid product which at least covers the expenses of the developer is much better than having a product for just a love of it.
- __bb 1y ago
  In this case, no. It would be nice if it did though.
- jpalomaki 1y ago
  World would be a slightly better place if those who can afford (or put it on company) would support these indie developers.