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Should you build or buy your developer tools?

In this on-demand Tech Talk, we'll cover common objections and pitfalls to watch out for in the classic build or buy debate.

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Should you build or buy your developer tools?

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In this Tech Talk from our CEO and Co-Founder, John Laban, we'll cover classic objections developers have to buying developer tools - how valid are they?

The overlooked math and hidden costs behind building developer tools
The scenarios when it does make sense to build

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