Tech gems 👁️ #10: Node.js is Here to Stay and open-source gems
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- ▶️ Node.js is Here to Stay
- ▶️ Replace your data warehouse with this free open-source tool
- ▶️ Polar - Monetization Platform for Open Source
- ▶️ Open Source JIRA, Linear and Asana Alternative.
Node.js is Here to Stay
Node.js, a cornerstone of web development for 15 years, is a thriving open-source runtime environment with over 130 million monthly downloads, 6.3 million powered websites, and continuous feature updates, despite rumors of decline, and requires regular updates for security reasons.
Replace your data warehouse with this free open-source tool
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DuckDB can attach MySQL, Postgres, and SQLite databases in addition to databases stored in its own format. This allows data to be read into DuckDB and moved between these systems in a convenient manner.
Polar - Monetization Platform for Open Source
Polar is a platform that offers a variety of funding tools and monetization options for open source and indie developers, including subscription tiers, one-time purchases, donations, and more. It also provides benefits like newsletters, private GitHub repositories, Discord invites, and file downloads.
Open Source JIRA, Linear and Asana Alternative.
Plane: An open-source alternative to JIRA, Linear, and Asana. Its goal is to help you track your issues and product roadmaps in the simplest way possible.