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The merits of rolling your own tech (video)

A video containing strong language explaining why rolling your own tech is not wrong by default, and why it has its merits.

Emma Maassen, Blogger

October 5, 2015

1 Min Read

The below video goes into detail on why you shouldn't always dogpile developers who decide to roll their own engine or their own tech; they may be doing it for a good reason.

 

Caution: contains strong language

 

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