Orthic Labs · Notes from the production line
Software should arrive finished.
Clear answers about productization, local-first software, ownership, signing, updates, and the work between source code and a dependable desktop app.
What Is Software Productization? From Repository to Desktop App
Software productization turns a repository into a signed, installable, documented and supported app. See the work between source and product.
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Open Source Software vs Commercial Software: The Real Difference
Open source and commercial software are not opposites. Compare rights, packaging, support, updates and the work that turns source into a product.
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What Is Local-First Software? A Practical Seven-Question Test
Local-first software keeps the authoritative working state on your device. Use seven questions to test offline use, data control and network boundaries.
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