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"No Vendor Lock-In" Is Code for "No Product", Essay Argues
Original: "No Vendor Lock-In" Is Code for "No Product" Article URL: https:// ferran.sh/writing/no-vendor-lo ck-in-is-code-for-no-p
A new essay by Ferran argues that startups promoting "no vendor lock-in" as a selling point often lack a substantial product, since genuinely sticky offerings create natural dependence. The piece has drawn modest attention on developer forums, with readers debating whether ease of switching is a virtue or a sign that nothing valuable is being offered.
Why now: It challenges a common startup marketing pitch, prompting debate among developers and founders.
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