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I think it depends on how long you want the software to last for.

At one end is a client wanting a quick mock up - yes use libraries.

At the other end is a surgically implanted heart monitor - please dont use a library that depends on an API call.

Using libraries certainly gets the job done quicker (in the short term), but it adds technical debt and brittleness to any project.




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