alt Hacker NewsI ALMOST chose dagger, but the idea of writing code to build my code felt like maintaining two applications. While I didn't chose it, the idea that new paradigms are needed was the draw.
I ALMOST chose dagger, but the idea of writing code to build my code felt like maintaining two applications. While I didn't chose it, the idea that new paradigms are needed was the draw.
Yes, it can be a double-edged sword. One reason I called Dagger a "work in progress" is that we took it too far. It's one thing that you can write custom code for your pipeline; it's another that you must write custom code.
We are actively overhauling our design (in a backwards compatible way) to reach a better balance. The result is that, for most users, writing custom code will not be required to use Dagger. But it will be available for power users who want to extend and customize the platform. Writing code for Dagger will be less like using a frameworok, and more like writing a plugin for a devops tool.
If you're interested, you can track our progress in our combined changelog / roadmap page: https://dagger.io/changelog/#modules-v2 . The overhaul project is called "modules v2".
Perhaps once it ships, you can give Dagger another try :)