Jetbrains has introduced a non-commercial free licensing option for Rider, making it accessible for hobbyists, educators, and open-source developers, which opens new opportunities for learning and use.
Ekaterina Ryabukha mentions that 68% of professional developers code outside of work as a hobby, highlighting the need for more accessible IDEs for non-commercial purposes.
By offering Rider for free, Jetbrains anticipates a significant user base expansion, especially among learners who can start using it without an annual fee, potentially leading them to professional use.
One limitation of the non-commercial license is the mandatory collection of anonymous usage statistics, which may not sit well with all users.
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