When building software, we often find ourselves at a crossroads: to use a third-party SDK or to interact directly with HTTP-based APIs. Recently, I shared my preference for the latter on 𝕏, and it sparked quite a conversation. So, I want to dive into why, in certain cases, avoiding SDKs can be beneficial and simplify your development process. The Drawbacks of SDKs Mental Model Mismatch One of my main gripes with SDKs is the mental model they impose. They often organize interactions with an API ...