The post emphasizes the importance of "lift" in platform strategies, focusing on user and developer lift for technology products. It discusses aligning community strategies with specific goals and target audiences, using examples from Kubernetes and Hyperic to illustrate platform-community fit. The key takeaway is that proper alignment is crucial for achieving expected growth.
Now that I work in an engineering environment tailored for SaaS development, I've developed a better understanding of the challenges they face when open sourcing their code. I wrote it up for OpenSource.com in a 2-part article, "How to decide whether to open source your SaaS solution." Some tidbits: The decision to open source code… Continue reading Open Source and SaaS
I wrote this 4-part series at linux.com in mid-2015 about creating products based on open source platforms, and how to provide value to a paying customer. The response was great! Read for yourself below: Part One - Open Source Platform Basics Part Two - Open Core vs. Hybrid Products Part Three - Creating a Product… Continue reading How to Make Money with Open Source Platforms
