Explore the critical decision-making process of whether to build or buy software solutions in this insightful conference talk. Delve into real-world case studies from enterprises and startups to understand the options, costs, and risks associated with each approach. Learn to evaluate the opportunity cost of building systems, the sustainability of open-source projects, and the potential risks of vendor lock-in. Gain valuable insights on making informed choices in daily development, focusing on solving problems that truly matter. Equip yourself with the knowledge to navigate the complexities of software development decisions, from integrating middleware to moving logic to the cloud, and understand the lasting consequences of these choices.
We Didn't Stop to Ask If We Should - Understanding Build vs. Buy
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
An Uncomfortably Close Look
Build is Unique
Build is fun!
Enable Ninja Developers
Digging for the Details
"Boot up the door locks!" Dr. Alan Grant
Bus Factor
Dilophosaurus Factor
Maintenance Time
Handling Outages
"We have all the problems of a major theme park and a major zoo" Ray Arnold
Maturity is overrated.
Buy is Fast
Project Manager with a shotgun
Not-Invented-Here Syndrome
System Configurability
Vendor Lock-In
Sticky
Mud on our Face
Hello Newman!
The Questions We Should Have Asked
Impact of Failure
Bias for Building
Don't Make it Policy
Error Monitoring an example
Alerting
Opportunity Cost
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