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This is an argument for buy vs build. As others have stated, the question is whether complexity is worth it. My bias is we tend to underestimate the complexity of small additions, and overestimate the benefit of having control over a system. The implication is too much complexity in things we build ourselves. Sometimes the industry standard solutions aren't appropriate, but it all depends on what a company wants to focus on.

And I'm not sure of the reference for Zola's restaurant, but I like the Guthrie inspired complexity of Alice's restaurant.



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