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GoodBarber's opt-in binary model eliminates ghost SDKs from apps
GoodBarber, a no-code app builder, ensures only explicitly enabled features and their SDKs are compiled into the binary, using conditional compilation flags driven by a feature graph. This eliminates hidden trackers and reduces app size by up to two-thirds for kid-focused builds. The approach addresses privacy, security, and compliance concerns by making binaries truly opt-in.
Meridian48 take
While GoodBarber's approach is technically sound, it's a niche solution for their platform; the real challenge is getting the broader industry to adopt similar opt-in defaults.
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