Ask HN: Do you think layer.com will shut down?

4 points by tensiuyan 10y ago ↗ HN

My app is built using Parse and Layer. Now Parse is down and I will write the backend from scratch. I am thinking if I should give up Layer too. Of course I don't want it to shot down but do you think there will be a chance?

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shamaingdd 10y ago ↗

parse leaver here, yeah could happen if apple decided as facebook done to parse.

springboard 10y ago ↗

As a freelancer I've built apps for clients using parse, firebase, and layer. I no longer recommend them to my clients unless they want their app to launch 'ASAP'.

dutchbrit 10y ago ↗

You can speculate, best would be to ask them themselves. Always best to stay away from dependencies, that's the issue with SaaS.

tomazstolfa 10y ago ↗

I'm the co-founder of Layer.

Short answer: No.

Longer answer: Parse was acquired by Facebook and unfortunately did not make the cut despite being a great asset for developers. One of the reasons is Facebook's shift in focus, but I'm sure there are others. I love Parse and I'm a big fan of Ilya and the team.

Layer is independent, backed by strong investors, and focusing on growing revenue. The product, unlike Parse, is very vertically specialized on something very hard to do well in house. Layer is providing value that customers recognize and are willing to pay for. Unlike Parse, Layer powers messaging in both new and established products with large user bases like Hinge, Trunk Club (Nordstrom), and many others.

Happy to answer any questions - t@layer.com