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Re: Ask HN: Where do I find a good developer?

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Post by MalcolmDiggs » Mon, Dec 08, 2014, 9:41 AM UTC

For bigger projects: referrals are really the only way to go.

For smaller projects: spread out the risk. Chop your project into digestible chunks, and hire 5-7 devs in parallel to chip away at it (one little chunk given to each dev at a time). Eventually narrow it down (based on their performance) to just one or 2 devs.

Re: Ask HN: Where do I find a good developer?

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Post by foxpc » Mon, Dec 08, 2014, 10:22 AM UTC

Most of the websites are swamped with Indian developers, sadly. And they're usually the cheapest ones. So while I'm not saying that Indian developers are bad, they're kind of taking the online market with the cheapest and usually, not the best quality options.

Kind of offtopic, but if you're still looking for a developer, I'm sure I could help you with my services. I have commented on a recent "Freelancer?.." and you can find my email there.

Re: Ask HN: Where do I find a good developer?

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Post by rmc » Mon, Dec 08, 2014, 10:52 AM UTC

lastofus wrote: post #10

How much are you realistically looking to spend on the services of a developer? Without knowing this, it's impossible to recommend the best value for the buck.

An interesting way to rephrase it: "How much are you looking to invest?"

Re: Ask HN: Where do I find a good developer?

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Post by Jeremy1026 » Mon, Dec 08, 2014, 2:38 PM UTC

I think one of your best bets is to shoot me an email. (Email in profile)

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Re: Ask HN: Where do I find a good developer?

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Post by sjs382 » Mon, Dec 08, 2014, 3:44 PM UTC

You could definitely send me an email to discuss the project. If I cant take on the project, I'm glad to recommend someone who can. My email is in my profile.

Re: Ask HN: Where do I find a good developer?

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Post by unreal37 » Mon, Dec 15, 2014, 3:51 PM UTC

patio11 wrote: post #3

Have you worked with a freelancer before who produced exceptional work? If so, ask them to do the work or recommend a friend with availability to do the work. Great freelancers are cheap, reliable, and available: pick any two. If you're wondering why clients like you meeting developers like your previous contractor is virtually an inevitable outcome of freelancing sites, I recommend reading "The Market for Lemons: Qu…

Interesting paper, Patrick. I understand that markets with asymmetric information drive out good sellers and so only bad sellers remain, but I wonder why the markets themselves don't go out of business? We don't see places like fiverr and odesk failing. Any theories as to why?