not invented here

Summary

not invented here is an anti-pattern^[1]. It draws 495 Wikipedia views per month (anti_pattern category, ranking #1 of 6).^[2]

Key Facts

• not invented here's instance of is recorded as anti-pattern^[3].
• not invented here's subclass of is recorded as bias^[4].
• not invented here's opposite of is recorded as Invented here^[5].
• not invented here's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/0gc2h^[6].
• not invented here's has effect is recorded as reinventing the wheel^[7].
• not invented here's Microsoft Academic ID is recorded as 146761564^[8].

Why It Matters

not invented here draws 495 Wikipedia views per month (anti_pattern category, ranking #1 of 6).^[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[9] It is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[10]