Importance of the Online Demo Server facility
In March'22 you may have seen an invitation to
Share a Demo of Your Open Exchange Application
The service behind it - InterSystems Online Demo Server (ODS) - is not something new
I saw it first during InterSystems Developer Tools Contest in March '21 as Bonus points.
Meanwhile, it became a fixed Bonus item over the later contests. Also the actual #24.
And by today we see already 80 packages listed in OEX as available on ODS.
To me the advantage for developers is apparent:
- You give your "Customer" direct access to your product
- Video is also a great promotion tool.
- But that YOU know to use your own product is not so impressive
- Your Docker container is built in a "normed" installation
- No doubt Docker is an impressive tool.
- But there are various flavors on Win, MAC, and Linux that may cause headaches.
- I skip my personal stories on special features and settings.
- Your "Customer" saves time to get a quick view of your offer
- You can be sure that he sees what you have planned for him to see
- You have no problem with ports and other "local" variations of the container
So hear my message:
Use the offer of the ODS facility for better visibility and more Bonus points!
I'm sure, YOU are a winner !