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Is it worth switching to another tool?

Is it worth switching to another tool?

Update: 2024-01-23
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When new tools and packages come out, there is usually some buzz around the launch, and how it solves all the problems of the old tool. Should you switch? How do you know when it's worth it? What are the potential downsides of switching? We talk through a couple examples and share how we approach these decisions

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