Ben Haynes, CEO and co-founder of Directus, discusses the inspiration behind Directus, its growth trend, power in digital experiences, sustainable open-source experience, and automated data processing with Directus Flows.
Directus aims to democratize data access by offering an open-source platform with automated data processing capabilities.
Directus focuses on sustainability and premium open-source experience, enabling easy data management for technical and non-technical users alike.
Deep dives
Directus: A Platform Built to Last
Directus aims to build a foundation that can endure for five, ten years or more by offering an extensible and open-source solution. The platform, described as an open data platform, provides a toolkit for developers to interact with SQL databases, offering automation, connectivity, APIs, and a data studio for collaborative data management. Directus is praised for democratizing database access, making data visualization and management accessible to technical and non-technical users alike.
Directus: All-In-One Data Management Solution
Directus serves as an all-in-one solution for managing data in SQL databases, offering features like schema description, data administration, data visualization, and record manipulation. It allows users to describe schemas visually, manage data elements, and access and manipulate data contents easily. The platform's un-opinionated approach enables seamless integration with various SQL database vendors, providing valuable capabilities to both new and existing projects.
Ben Haines: The Story Behind Directus
Ben Haines, the founder of Directus, shared the story of the platform's origin, dating back to his years in running an IT consultancy. Faced with the repetitive task of creating foundation elements for projects, he developed Directus to streamline and democratize database management. Inspired by the simplicity and functionality of database administration tools like PHP My Admin, Haines aimed to create a user-friendly GUI for database access, culminating in the birth of Directus.
Directus: Embracing Open Source and Future-Proofing
Directus emphasizes a product-led growth strategy, focusing on building a top-notch product without paywalls or artificial limitations. The platform's developer-first approach, coupled with its flexibility and adaptability to diverse technology stacks, drives its growth and developer community engagement. Directus balances sustainability with open-source principles, aiming to provide a premium open-source platform while exploring revenue opportunities through premium features and a growing user base.
Eric Anderson (@ericmander) hosts Ben Haynes (@benhaynes), CEO and co-founder of Directus. Directus is an open-source data platform that layers on SQL databases to provide an instant API, and includes a no-code data studio interface. Listen in to find out how Directus is aiming to democratize the modern data stack for everyone.