Learning about the benefits of using open source software
Most people think that the best reason for using something that's open source is getting a software solution for free. The opportunity to get a product free of charge is appealing, but it shouldn't be the main motivation for selecting an open source product.
In this section, you will learn about the most important arguments for adopting open source software such as Pimcore and all the advantages of a Pimcore solution:
- Speed and agility
- Shared maintenance costs
- Transparency and security
- Cost-effectiveness
- Community
- Pimcore licensing
Let's take a look at each in turn.
Speed and agility
An open source product is ready to go. You can download and install it, and then you are ready to work with it. You can also test it without worrying about trials or cost explosions during the growth of your project. Open source software comes with a ton of plugins that allow you to activate...
