Sep 10, 2026 • 5 min read
Build or Buy Starts With the Cost of Leaving
A build-versus-buy decision should account for data portability, customization, operating effort, and the cost of changing direction later.
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Clear filtersSep 10, 2026 • 5 min read
A build-versus-buy decision should account for data portability, customization, operating effort, and the cost of changing direction later.
Aug 14, 2026 • 5 min read
Two new public recommendations describe the same kind of delivery I value: listen carefully, take ownership, translate ambiguity, improve the underlying system, and leave a team with something maintainable.