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Building software capabilities and utilities : 1. Building from scratch or 2. using an open source library or 3. using an API?

Developers, what is your take on this trillema?

I am a strong believer in third party APIs

  • as the only really sustainable way to scale applications.

Your thoughts?

https://apyhub.com/blog/why-utility-as-a-service-is-a-critical-component-of-the-developer-toolset

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