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Start your own (side) business with open-source in mind

aldin on February 29, 2024

This month I started my own DevRel advisory business and it's super fun tbh. Such an experience already, and it's not yet even properly launched. ...
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Miroslav Pejic

Hello @kiselitza,

Thank you for acknowledging our WebRTC project, MiroTalk SFU. It's indeed a significant endeavor, and we appreciate your recognition.

For clarity, MiroTalk operates as an open-source solution under the AGPLv3 License, which necessitates the public availability of any modifications made. Additionally, we've developed two alternative licenses tailored for private or commercial projects, available for purchase directly from CodeCanyon. You can explore the complete suite of Mirotalk WebRTC offerings via this link:

codecanyon.net/user/miroslavpejic85

Your enthusiasm for open-source solutions resonates with our ethos. Leveraging such solutions not only saves time by circumventing the need to reinvent existing technologies but also offers the benefits of cost-effectiveness and robust community support, which are invaluable assets in navigating any development challenges.

Once again, thank you for highlighting MiroTalk in your endeavors. Should you require any further information or assistance, please don't hesitate to reach me out.

Warm regards,

Miroslav Pejic
MiroTalk Team

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Bap

It is really cool to see that open source is more and more front of mind. It already was , of course, but the growth seems to be accelerating! I enjoyed reading your piece, thanks!

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aldin

Much appreciated bud!
I hope it keeps growing sincerely.
Just the other day I talked to a buddy of mine, building a devtool and considering making it open source.

Just needs a nudge in proper understanding how to monetize the venture if the tooling is free. We’re working on it. 😎

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Deb

Neat project. All the best.

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aldin

It's so easy to get started these days.
Rembember when we had to code almost all those bits and pieces just to get the contact form submitted to the proper inbox... not to even mention the complex stuff.

:D

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Seif Sekalala

@kiselitza Whoaaah!!! 😳🤯🤯

Good Lord, I am gobsmacked. SO impressive, yet fairly simple and straightforward!

I really need to jump into the action myself. Would you be okay with a DM-outreach, re: any further tips you can kindly share?

And if any other fellow newbies (F.R., or in spirit—I believe I’m the latter) are interested, I feel like this initiative is worth a new Discord server (…no)?!

Thanks-a-mul for sharing, and (has this become a cliché / regardless) happy coding!
😊🙏

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aldin

Yep, that’s the idea.
The developer experience is so high with some tools that you barely need any CS basics even to set up a proper website.

And there are templated stores, paying services, sooo many different things out there, you just need to want to find them :)

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Htoo Aung

Nice idea . bro.

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aldin

Thx!
We can all start a business nowadays. Crazy how easy did it become. :D

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Nathan Tarbert

Wow congrats on the venture and it's great you stuck with open source!

I look forward to hearing updates in the future.

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aldin

Thx Nathan!
Remember back in November when I was on the fence about this? 😂
Seems so distant now.

Ofc, the open source is the way to go for me.
I feel it’s the most sincere way to build a proper community - making the community a part of the solution.

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Matija Sosic

good stuff Aldin, congrats on going solo! :)

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Isaac Klutse

Heard of this open source project but never used them before, I will try and do that on my next projects. They sound fun to use

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aldin

Make sure to check them out.
They can save you a bunch of coding and integration time.

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Hernán Fidalgo

Hey, your article is excellent! It's like a bible for dummies like me! Know, I am a Jr web programmer with only three years of experience and 44 years of life! I was wondering, following your excellent presentation: "could it be possible to set up/create a consulting business for small businesses"?
I mean, I would like to teach the stores / street businesses, who ignore the use of GOOGLE-MAPS (business card), ignore the power of social networks and ignore the escalation in sales of an e-commerce and the craziest thing, they ignore the administration of a CRM! Here where I live (Uruguay), I still disbelieve in the digitalization of traditional businesses.
Do you think you can help me with the roadmap, through OPENSOURCE solutions?

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aldin

Oh, I somehow missed this one.
So, not sure how to tackle the education of traditional business owners on going digital, other then offering them a decent explanation on how it would boost their numbers (of orders, reservations, sales - whatever). Depending on what exactly you'd want to tackle, I am fairly confident it is possible to writeup a piece that would cover it. Not sure if it would be entirely based on open source, but then again, if your audience is traditional, not sure if they would care as long as the solution solves their issue while them not having to learn anything new hahh.

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Babirye Noellah

this is my comment

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aldin

Going for those badges, huh?
Best of luck! :D

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Honoré SOKE

You did a great with your developopuls web site. Pretty simple

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Space Partz

Thank you. Very helpful.