Buy It or Build It? A Service is Not a Solution
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Navigating the Challenges of Self-Hosting and Third-Party Services
In this chapter, the speaker shares their experiences with self-hosting a project on GitLab and the challenges faced, particularly in maintaining email services. They discuss the trade-offs between using third-party solutions and building custom systems, highlighting the risks of vendor lock-in and the need for backup plans. The conversation spans technical aspects of payment processing, customer card storage, and the importance of understanding core business operations versus operational complexities.
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