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Comment by mkwng

I think it's a bit more nuanced than just "don't depend entirely on third party APIs," rather make sure that your API provider benefits from your use of their services expanding. [1] Issues only arise when your success comes at the expense of the API provider, whether thats by poaching a potential audience or otherwise.

[1] https://mkwng.substack.com/p/whose-problem-is-this

parent mkwng 7 years ago

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