> how do you monetize your personal code if it doesn’t really fit into a classic product or SaaS model?
Release it, and if it gets popular, you may sell consultancy time to interested parties.
Otherwise, if it really doesn't work as a business, I wouldn't try to monetize it. Unless I misunderstood your post, there is no need to.
From a personal perspective, I prefer writing Free Software, in both senses of the word. From a "I want money" perspective, contributing to Free Software in the past always resulted in better job opportunities to me.
Release it, and if it gets popular, you may sell consultancy time to interested parties.
Otherwise, if it really doesn't work as a business, I wouldn't try to monetize it. Unless I misunderstood your post, there is no need to.
From a personal perspective, I prefer writing Free Software, in both senses of the word. From a "I want money" perspective, contributing to Free Software in the past always resulted in better job opportunities to me.