[kjak]

>> It seemed deeply unlikely at one stage to imagine Google would flush Code down the toilet

> If you know Google you know this isn't the case. Google are ruthless with cutting ideas and products - just look at Reader.

Well, yes, it's obvious in hindsight... but Google started Code in 2005 and project hosting in 2006, while Reader was shut down in 2013.

Github wasn't even launched until 2008.

[Laforet]

Google Answers 2002-2006 Google Wave 2009-2010 Google Reader 2005-2013 The list goes on

Google has been like this from very early on. I won't be surprised if I wake up to the news that gmail is getting the axe should google decide that the product is no longer commercially viable.