"One of the main reasons all of development isn't outsourced is that it's hard to replace an in-house developer's personal investment in the business, cultural

"One of the main reasons all of development isn't outsourced is that it's hard to replace an in-house developer's personal investment in the business, cultural understanding, and market understanding. Additionally, communication is typically orders of magnitude more efficient." That is exactly why many development jobs should be outsourced. Many developers understand little beyond writing code.