Chapter 15: Sometimes You Should Build It Yourself

In Chapter 15: Sometimes You Should Build It Yourself, discover why Talk Python chose to develop its own platforms rather than relying on third-party solutions. You’ll see how self-hosting the podcast site, courses, and bespoke integrations benefits both the business and its audience, delivering features like automated YouTube live stream announcements and advertiser dashboards with zero tracking. Beyond that, building your own tech fosters deep coding experience and keeps you in touch with real-world production challenges. While not everything warrants custom development, credit card processing, static sites, and more may benefit from outside tools, owning select parts of your stack can be a game-changer.