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React Round Up

The Evolution of Prime React with Cagatay Civici - RRU 259

May 29, 2024
Founder of PrimeFaces, Cagatay Civici, talks about UI component libraries and open source business. They discuss Primetech's journey, selling premium versions of libraries, creating and monetizing open-source projects, UX, product launch strategies, and ongoing development.
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  • Prime Tech shifted from consulting to UI component development, emphasizing open source projects for sustainable revenue.
  • Prime React prioritizes UX with iterative improvement, flexible theming, and upcoming innovations for a polished developer experience.

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Prime Tech Overview and Evolution

Prime Tech, founded in 2008 as a hobby project named Prime Faces, transitioned into a UI library vendor after the success of React. The company focuses solely on UI component development, providing over 80 components for free under the MIT license. They evolved from offering consulting and training to emphasizing open source projects, aiming for sustainable revenue through commercial add-ons.

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