Exploring the implications of EU DMA for app developers, navigating public opinions and feelings of smallness, business model changes and regulation impacts, uncertainty in the tech industry, and the value of strong relationships in times of difficulty.
Caution against hasty adoption of new app distribution options due to potential limitations and complexities from EU regulations.
Emphasis on patience, relationship-building, and prioritizing long-term goals for sustainable success amid industry turbulence.
Deep dives
Impact of EU regulations and changes on small app developers
The discussion revolves around the impact of EU regulations and changes on small app developers. The uncertainty and complexities brought about by the European Union's digital market act, Epic, and Spotify conflicts have raised concerns among developers. The podcast emphasizes the need for small developers to strategize on navigating these changes effectively for the benefit of their businesses and sanity amid the evolving landscape.
Caution against hasty adoption of new app distribution options
The episode highlights caution against hastily adopting new app distribution options stemming from EU regulations. Despite new opportunities arising, the podcast advises most developers to refrain from exploring these options due to potential limitations and complexities. It warns about the challenges developers might face in utilizing alternative app stores or sideloading, suggesting that current strategies may be more favorable for most app developers.
Value of patience and relationship-building amidst industry turbulence
The importance of patience and relationship-building in navigating industry turbulence is emphasized. The podcast suggests refraining from immediate action in response to regulatory changes and uncertainties. It underscores the significance of fostering relationships within the tech industry, acknowledging the value of supportive contacts within companies like Apple. It advocates for prioritizing meaningful work and relationships over getting entangled in day-to-day industry drama.
Focus on long-term goals and software quality for sustainable success
The episode encourages maintaining focus on long-term goals and software quality for sustainable success. It stresses the significance of building enduring relationships within the tech industry and prioritizing user-centric software development. By emphasizing a long-term perspective and commitment to creating valuable software for users, the podcast suggests that enduring industry challenges and day-to-day dramas can be navigated effectively.
Thoughts on the new app-distribution options from the EU DMA and the implications for app developers.
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Links and Show Notes:
"All was well, until one day they met a thunderstorm—more than a thunderstorm, a thunder-battle. You know how terrific a really big thunderstorm can be down in the land and in a river-valley; especially at times when two great thunderstorms meet and clash. More terrible still are thunder and lightning in the mountains at night, when storms come up from East and West and make war."
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"There they were sheltering under a hanging rock for the night, and he lay beneath a blanket and shook from head to toe. When he peeped out in the lightning-flashes, he saw that across the valley the stone-giants were out, and were hurling rocks at one another for a game, and catching them, and tossing them down into the darkness where they smashed among the trees far below, or splintered into little bits with a bang."
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"This won't do at all!" said Thorin. "If we don't get blown off, or drowned, or struck by lightning, we shall be picked up by some giant and kicked sky-high for a football!"
