The same claims were made during the outsourcing craze of the 90 and early 2000s. Companies tried to save money by sending development overseas to Indian sweat

The same claims were made during the outsourcing craze of the 90 and early 2000s. Companies tried to save money by sending development overseas to Indian sweatshops. They quickly learned you get what you pay for. If you need some backoffice crud app, Crossover will work. If you're building a customer facing app or anything with any significant complexity that requires fixes and features addition, you need inhouse people for the experience and expertise. The restaurant escape is great. You can automate like subway does and get decent fast food. You want a good meal that makes an experience you'll remember? Better find a great chef and kitchen staff for it.