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7 reasons why I love open source software

Discover open source software benefits and why it's a game-changer in tech: explore its freedom, transparency, security, and community-driven innovation.

Hiram  •  14 January 2025
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Why the future of no-code is open source

Discover how the fusion of no-code platforms and open source software is revolutionizing innovation, accessibility, and collaboration in tech development.

Hiram  •  7 January 2025
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10 takeaways from working in open source

Learn more about the open source community through 10 insights on marketing, challenges, and living open source values.

Hiram  •  12 December 2024
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28 reasons why Signal is better than WhatsApp and iMessage

Escape the clutches of data-hungry giants. Discover why Signal is the gold standard messaging app that supersedes WhatsApp and iMessage. From end-to-end encryption to open-source transparency, Signal empowers you to take control of your privacy. Read on to uncover why you should have made the switch yesterday.

Hiram  •  17 October 2023
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How to choose the best database for your business

Discover the qualities of a good database, including being open source, allowing user role permissions, having open integrations and automations, centralizing information, making data portable, and being performant at scale. Prioritize building a robust, open database infrastructure for efficient operations and secure data management.

Hiram  •  16 October 2023
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Setapp: Productivity suite, or risky discoverability tool?

Setapp, the "Netflix of Mac apps," offers convenience but harbors the risk of apps vanishing from the platform. Balancing discoverability with platform stability, cautious app adoption is urged, highlighting the need to weigh subscription value carefully.

Hiram  •  8 June 2023
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NoCodeFounders interview: How I built The TXT Hub

The TXT Hub is a no-code texting app for sending anonymous quotes from celebrities and TV shows. Let's delve into the experience of building the app using tools like Typeform, Twilio, and Zapier and reflect on growth challenges and monetization strategies.

Hiram  •  20 November 2022
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We're not in the software war, we're in the ecosystem war

Integrated ecosystems, like Apple's, shape user behavior, emphasizing the need for open standards and decentralized software to counter corporate dominance.

Hiram  •  14 November 2022
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