RunCodeRun Returning to Open Source Only
RunCodeRun originally launched as a free service for open source developers working with Ruby and Rails. Since our initial launch, we’ve expanded to support other development environments, most notably Clojure (and Java, more generally). Our community of developers has grown tremendously, with thousands of people using RunCodeRun to sanity check their code daily.
Along the way, we also introduced support for closed-source, commercial codebases. During this period, we’ve learned a lot about the differences between open- and closed-source projects, about the needs of the two sets of developer communities, and about the costs associated with both.
The most important thing we have learned is that we have been trying to serve two masters: our open source community, and our paying customers. For us, such a situation is untenable in the long term. We have concluded that it is in the best interests of RunCodeRun, Relevance, and the greatest share of our users to return to our roots and simply offer free, no-hassle continuous integration for open source codebases.
Current purchasers of private builds will continue to be able to use the service for 30 days; you will each receive an email explaining the situation, and offering our support in moving your builds to another solution.
We hope that you will continue to view RunCodeRun as a valuable tool in your open source toolchain, and we look forward to seeing your green builds.
Sincerely,
The RunCodeRun Team
