The author explains how they set up their own email server for their new platform instead of using paid services like Mailgun or SendGrid. They describe the process of configuring email sending and receiving capabilities that are accepted by major email providers.
The article examines whether self-hosting remains a viable and cost-effective alternative to SaaS platforms as their prices continue to rise. It questions if self-hosting is still worth pursuing to avoid increasing subscription costs.
The author explains their decision to self-host all their apps and services, arguing that others should do the same in most cases. They discuss both the how and why of this approach to personal technology management.
The author argues that AWS certification trains developers to navigate Amazon's complex ecosystem rather than teaching transferable engineering skills. While AWS has become an industry standard, its complexity and pricing obscure simpler, more affordable alternatives for web hosting that many developers don't actually need.