Console #181 - Story of LocalSend, a cross-platform alternative to AirDrop
Console #181 - Story of LocalSend, a cross-platform alternative to AirDropFeaturing Geany, MarkText, and LocalSend🤝 SponsorThis space is reserved for sponsors that support us to keep the newsletter going! Want to support Console? Send us a note at osh@codesee.io 🏗️ ProjectsBrowse through open source projects on OpenSourceHub.io, add your project to get more exposure and connect with other maintainers and contributors! GeanyGeany is a small and lightweight integrated development environment. language: C stars: 2840 last commit: 1 day MarkTextMarkText is a simple and elegant markdown editor focused on speed and usability. language: JS stars: 42026 last commit: Aug 2023 LocalSendLocalSend is an open source cross-platform alternative to AirDrop. language: Flutter stars: 21331 last commit: 2 days Join thousands of other open-source enthusiasts and developers in the Open Source Hub Discord server to continue the discussion on the projects in this week's email! 🎙️ Interview with Tien of LocalSend - An open source cross-platform alternative to AirDropHey Tien! Thanks for joining us! Let us start with your background.
What’s your most controversial programming opinion?
What is your favorite software tool?
What are you currently learning?
Why was LocalSend started?
How does LocalSend work?
Why did you pick Flutter?
Are there any projects similar to LocalSend? If so, what were they lacking that made you consider building something new?
What was the most surprising thing you learned while working on LocalSend?
How did the project get popular?
Is LocalSend intended to eventually be monetized if it isn’t monetized already? If so, how?
What are you most proud of?
How do you balance your work on open-source with your day job and other responsibilities?
What is the best way for a new developer to contribute to LocalSend?
Where do you see the project heading next?
What motivates you to continue contributing to LocalSend?
Where do you see open-source heading next?
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