Stage 3: Ripping you off · Developer platforms

Ads, fees, dark patterns, and worse defaults as incentives tilt from pleasing users toward harvesting value.

Docker
3

The default container registry and toolchain, with steep price rises and new pull limits since 2024.

Developer platforms Tool Since 2013
AWS
3

Cloud primitives at scale: egress fees, service sprawl, and enterprise discounts make migration costly once you’re deep.

Developer platforms Platform Since 2006
GitHub
3

Default forge for open source: Copilot, Actions minutes, and enterprise tiers monetize workflow lock-in.

Developer platforms Platform Since 2008