Can we replace a $150k Looker with a bucket of HTML files?
Looker, a premium data‑analytics platform, can cost around $150,000 annually. A Hacker News discussion asks whether a simple bucket of static HTML files could replace it. Participants weigh the benefits of lower cost and easier deployment against the loss of interactive dashboards, real‑time querying, and robust security. The debate highlights trade‑offs between budget and functionality for.