https://blog.mattblair.co/tags/build-vs-buy/ Recent content in build-vs-buy on A Place for Poor Examples Hugo -- gohugo.io en Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700 https://blog.mattblair.co/blog/20240619-build-vs-buy/ Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700 https://blog.mattblair.co/blog/20240619-build-vs-buy/ In the software development world, teams often face the dilemma of whether to build a tool in-house or purchase an existing solution. This “build vs. buy” debate can significantly impact a company’s efficiency, budget, and focus. A quintessential example of this debate is the implementation of feature flags. Understanding Feature Flags Feature flags, or toggles, are a powerful technique that allows developers to enable or disable features in a production environment without deploying new code.