[d_burfoot]

I love this model of software development, which I think of as "artisanal", as opposed to open-source or enterprise. A small team, maybe just one person, who invests deep effort into a product that does one thing very well.

[int_19h]

The question is, does it actually earn enough money for the person to live off?

[__bb]

In this case, no. It would be nice if it did though.

[jpalomaki]

World would be a slightly better place if those who can afford (or put it on company) would support these indie developers.

[caro_kann]

This is exactly was my first thought. Having good paid product which at least covers the expenses of the developer is much better than having a product for just a love of it.

[abnercoimbre]

It's an open question in these times, though there's a cohort of "artisanal" devs trying hard.