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Codename One Offers Sustainable Open Source Model Without Lock-In
Codename One, an open-source framework for building native apps from Java/Kotlin, releases new features including analytics and crash protection. The company funds development through optional paid services like build cloud credits, not by restricting the GPL-licensed code. This approach aims to avoid the common 'bait and switch' where open-source projects later impose restrictive licenses.
Meridian48 take
The model is a rare honest attempt at open-source sustainability, but its long-term viability depends on whether optional services generate enough revenue to keep pace with community expectations.
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