Should You Borrow, Buy, or Build Your App? This Goes Beyond Choosing the Right Tech Stack
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Should You Borrow, Buy, or Build Your App? This Goes Beyond Choosing the Right Tech Stack

Knowing the different ways to build an app is crucial for early product decisions. These choices impact how quickly you bring your idea to life and how well your team supports and scales the product. The real challenge isn't just in the technical details but in how quickly your team can move from concept to prototype, while staying responsive to user feedback and building a strong community.

In this episode, I dive into the nuances of borrowing, buying, and building apps to help you navigate these options and find the best fit for your needs.

Got thoughts or questions? Hit me up in the comments!

Notable Apps Mentioned

* Airtable

* Coda

* Pipedream

* Plasmic

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Three Approaches to App Building

02:24 Borrowing an App: Benefits and Limitations

05:11 Buying an App: Advantages and Considerations

07:05 Building an App: Nuances and Methods

09:58 Choosing the Right Approach: Trade-offs and Team Capacity



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