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Why Developer Experience (DevEx) Dies in the Backlog?

"Technical debt" might be one of the most successful terms ever coined in software engineering. Not because it solved the problem. Technical debt is still everywhere. But it fundamentally changed the conversation. Before the term existed, engineers struggled to explain why seemingly harmless shortcuts eventually become expensive.

Plaid Alternatives in Europe: A PSD2 Developer's Comparison for 2026

Plaid Alternatives in Europe: A PSD2 Developer's Comparison for 2026 Cover image suggestion: A stylised map of Europe made of interconnected bank/API nodes, with API request/response cards floating over it and a small "no certificate" badge in the corner. Muted fintech palette (deep navy + teal accents).

  • Data residency concerns prompt Plaid alternatives for European developers.
  • PSD2-compliant APIs require costly Qualified Trust Service Provider certificates.
  • European providers offer usage-based or freemium pricing models differing from Plaid.

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