The "build vs. buy" argument in systems development is an interesting one to have. Sometimes it makes sense to build; other times what we need may be available for purchase. Let's discuss when it makes financial sense to go one way or the other.
Please respond to all of the following prompts:
A general rule is that "if purchased software is available to do the job, buy it."
Are there any instances when a firm would pass up such software and decide to prepare custom code? If so, what are they?
Discuss the pros and cons of buying software vs. creating custom software.