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Technology AdvisoryFeaturedRead articleBuild vs buy software: a decision framework that isn't just about cost
Cost is the wrong first question. Four questions that actually decide build vs buy, a scoring table to fill in this week, and the hybrid most teams miss.
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Technology AdvisoryBuild vs buy software: a decision framework that isn't just about cost
Cost is the wrong first question. Four questions that actually decide build vs buy, a scoring table to fill in this week, and the hybrid most teams miss.
Sep 27, 20269 min read
Technology AdvisoryModular monolith vs microservices: how to choose for a team under 20 engineers
Microservices solve a coordination problem most teams under 20 engineers do not have. How to choose, what a modular monolith is, and how to keep the door open.
Sep 27, 20267 min read
Technology AdvisoryFractional CTO vs full-time CTO: when a startup actually needs each
Most early-stage startups do not need a full-time CTO yet, and some do not need a fractional one either. Which model fits which stage, and when to switch.
Sep 27, 20267 min read