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2026-05-14

Owning Your Software: What It Means and Why It Matters

Why code ownership matters when you invest in custom software and what it means practically.

“You own the code” is something I say about every project. But what does that actually mean?

What Ownership Means

  • The source code is yours. You can download it, share it, modify it, or hand it to another developer.
  • There’s no licence fee, no subscription, no lock-in.
  • Your data is in a database you control.

Why It Matters

No dependency: If I’m unavailable, any Python developer can maintain your application.

No price increases: SaaS companies raise prices. Your custom software cost is fixed.

No feature removal: SaaS companies change interfaces and sunset products. Your software stays as you built it.

Practical Delivery

I deliver the source code via a Git repository. You get the application code, the database structure, deployment instructions, and a Loom walkthrough.


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