Bytes, Data, Action!

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The hottest Substack posts of Bytes, Data, Action!

And their main takeaways

The Incompatibility of Open Core and Profit

109 HN points • 28 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Open Source Business Model Transparency
  1. Open core business models may have conflicting incentives with profit goals.
  2. Open core companies often start with free products to attract users, then shift focus to monetizing through premium features and services.
  3. There are alternative strategies to align incentives better in open source businesses, such as keeping proprietary data, clear expectations, and open source components.

What Suboptimal Public Transit and Your Data Pipelines Have in Common

19 implied HN points • 05 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Data Pipelines Public Transit Monitoring Data Orchestration Data Management
  1. Public transit and data pipelines both aim to move things from point A to point B smoothly and quickly.
  2. Issues like delays, lack of visibility, and missed connections can disrupt the experiences of both public transit and data pipelines.
  3. Efficient, transparent, and reliable practices are key to ensuring a smooth journey for both public transit users and data pipelines.