Build vs Buy in DevEx

Developers love to build things. You gain autonomy and know the system better when you build it yourself. Should this be your first instinct though? Some problems have been solved and quite nicely if only you have the money to afford it.

In this episode of DevEx Evolved Podcast we discuss things to consider when a software organization should buy software or build it themselves with regards to Developer Experience. Check out links to websites mentioned in the show.

Wardley Mapping: https://itrevolution.com/articles/how-to-wardley-map/

Buy vs Build Rubric: https://www.windwardstudios.com/white-papers/build-buy-software-development