How do you decide when to invest in custom tooling versus using off-the-shelf solutions?
Nikola Mrkic
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When does your team choose to build custom solutions, and when do you rely on existing tools? What has been your experience with both approaches?
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At the start of a project, I prefer using ready-made solutions. However, as the product grows more complex and the user base expands, and the ready-made solutions can no longer meet the requirements, I lean towards developing my own solutions
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For me, it depends on the scale of the project.
It's really a question of flexibility for me. Off-the-shelf tools are great for general needs.
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To me it's always a binary, price decision.
I'll go with whichever option is cheaper.
Deciding when to invest in custom tooling versus using off-the-shelf solutions involves several considerations. If your business has unique requirements that standard solutions cannot meet, custom tooling may be warranted, as it can be tailored to fit specific workflows and processes, providing a competitive advantage.
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