Giving Software Away for Free
a year ago
- #free-software
- #web-hosting
- #open-source
- Static HTML and JavaScript served from a reputable free web host is the best way to deliver free software.
- WebAssembly and Pyodide enable vast potential for client-side applications, including Python.
- Free hosting like GitHub Pages ensures long-term functionality without ongoing costs or maintenance.
- Server-side solutions require updates and maintenance, making static hosting more sustainable.
- GitHub Pages is recommended for 2025 due to its reliability and free public repositories.
- Heroku's free plan was reliable but lost credibility after Salesforce's changes in 2022.
- Open source licensing is essential, but providing a working link ensures usability.
- Recent articles cover AI-assisted research, prompt evaluation, and location-guessing AI.