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Clear filtersStrategyEvery Vendor Needs an Exit Plan Before You Depend on ItA vendor exit plan is the switching cost you can actually pay. Here is how to build one before you depend on a host, and why data portability comes first.EngineeringWhat No Vendor Lock-In Actually Requires: A ChecklistNo vendor lock-in is a claim most tools fail. Here is the checklist for what real portability requires: open formats, standard runtimes, and a tested exit.EngineeringHow to Spot Vendor Lock-In Before You Sign the ContractVendor lock-in hides in defaults, not fine print. Here is how to spot lock-in before you sign a hosting contract and keep your exit cheap and real.