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The Stack Decision Checklist

Keep, configure, replace, or build—on purpose. Work through the diagnostic checks below in your browser. All progress is automatically stored locally on your device.

Time to Complete

20–30 Minutes

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Interactive Checklist

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Inventory what you actually pay for

List tools before you argue about them. If a tool is not on the list, it cannot earn its place in the business.

02Step 02
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Map real use, not wishful use

Software sprawl is usually habit and overlap—not missing features. Map the actual jobs tools do.

03Step 03
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Apply Keep / Configure / Replace / Build

Solution-first discipline. Custom code only where nothing off-the-shelf creates proprietary value.

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Decide the next 30 days (Execution)

A checklist without dates becomes shelfware. Pick 2–3 concrete operational moves to execute.

Frequently asked about stack decisions

What is the Keep / Configure / Replace / Build framework?

The framework classifies software decisions into 4 distinct paths: Keep existing tools that already deliver high value; Configure tools with unoptimized settings or broken integrations; Replace tools where mature SaaS or open-source alternatives slash recurring costs; and Build custom software only when no existing tool solves the core differentiating problem.

How long does a professional stack review take?

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