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Originally Posted by wankawonk
I think maybe this is why SaaS has become so prevalent?
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Yes, I agree.
And it makes a lot of sense, but it has its downsides as well.
I'm an old school programmer, and like most other trades, I prefer my tools to be purchased and owned by me, and last years before needing replacement.
That used to be a workable model.
Cloud-based "solutions" lack technical privacy and eliminate almost every ounce of independence of the developer. You are hooked up and into a multitude of multi-directional networks - many of which you don't want seeing your code/ideas.
Also, you cannot effectively work offline for extended periods of time. This conflicts with the more pure "cottage industry" work model. These days "cottage industry" seems to imply work from "home", as long as you have always-on highspeed internet.
Along the lines of what I'm looking for in a stand-alone development environment solutions, the following seem to be a possible solution:
Delphi 10.4.2 + PELock Software Protection & Software License Key System
Although, I'm not sure if Delphi still runs as an offline compiler. I developed client-server applications from 1997 and it's an awesome ultra-tight language, fully extensible or internet connectivity.
I've never used PELock, but it seems to be a long-standing version of wrapping any executable with encryption and a licensing key.
I am still looking...