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Where do you find a GOOD programmer?

by thomas1984
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Hey guys, I've tried hiring programmers in the past but either was out right ripped off or the language barrier made it to difficult for me to fully explain to them what i was wanting..

Well now the time has come for me to find some one to build me a script, Should be super simple and no more than a few hours work ( I think) but I haven't got the slightest idea how to connect with some one capable of the job and able to communicate with me well enough to understand what I'm after..

Any advise?

Thomas
#find #good #programmer
  • Profile picture of the author David Beroff
    Back when vWorker was still alive, they were experimenting with the idea of a "Sherpa", who was essentially an intermediary between the client and the actual worker(s). I've played this role (but not under their official Sherpa program) a few times (successfully) where I was able to take each party's comments and "translate" them to the sort of language expected by the other party. I've found that it all comes down to communication; the more clear and precise that each party can be, the easier it is to conclude a successful transaction on the outsourcing sites like oDesk.
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  • Profile picture of the author flesterking
    Try freelancing sites, pay them only if you are satisfied., Look for high feedback guys. You will find your ultimate programmer but beware you may get some bad hits.
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  • Profile picture of the author kpmedia
    Originally Posted by thomas1984 View Post

    Should be super simple and no more than a few hours work ( I think)
    I always find this amusing. You're not a coder, yet think you know how long it will take.
    Sorry, but it doesn't work that way.
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    • Profile picture of the author TishTopicsTV
      Sometimes / Most of the time, it is not a matter of a good programmer, it is a matter of a well laid out plan with little changes. In the software and programming world, that really does not exist. Your plans and ideas change based on what you know about what you really want and what the customer really wants.

      That being said, here are a couple of tips based on my personal experience that will get you started.

      1. Search out the possible programming languages that your product may need.
      2. Will this program reside on the desktop, or browser.
      3. Outline the work procedures for your product.

      That is really the basics of the game plan.
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  • Profile picture of the author rirara
    Good programmers are everywhere but they don't work for free.
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    • Profile picture of the author David Beroff
      Originally Posted by rirara View Post

      Good programmers are everywhere but they don't work for free.
      Who said anything about free?
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  • Profile picture of the author roosevelt
    Originally Posted by thomas1984 View Post

    Hey guys, I've tried hiring programmers in the past but either was out right ripped off or the language barrier made it to difficult for me to fully explain to them what i was wanting..

    Well now the time has come for me to find some one to build me a script, Should be super simple and no more than a few hours work ( I think) but I haven't got the slightest idea how to connect with some one capable of the job and able to communicate with me well enough to understand what I'm after..

    Any advise?

    Thomas
    Hi Thomas,

    I believe the term 'good' is not specific enough. You want to find a programmer who understands your language sufficiently, gets the job done and also makes room for growth. Trust me, there are some dumb programmers who just creates a product and does not realize how they will be able to handle anything new you may want to add on it later on.

    When you are reviewing programmers for your next project look for certain keywords. The keywords include but certainly not limited to, "framework", "MVC", "agile", etc... These programmers are far more experienced than those novice programmers. And already knows how the client's needs change as the project or the business progresses.

    I'd start with oDesk.com or freelancer.com.

    Best of luck!
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  • Profile picture of the author programminggreek
    Yes Of course you will get the programmers who will fit too your needs in the Bidding Portals such as Elance or Odesk. There you have every thing on the board to look for about the programmers. There you can find the best fit and if it all goes well with that programmers then you can have him in your list for all your future projects.
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  • Profile picture of the author vkachuliak
    You can post your job offer at elance and programmers will find you themselves
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  • Profile picture of the author JackWebb
    What kind of script?
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  • Profile picture of the author Corey Taylor
    try out freelancer.

    create a .txt file with the steps (what the program needs to do for you).

    Explain the steps to the programmer and ask them for a price.

    Just ask and help the programmer comprehend what you want, pay him and both may be happy!
    it's really that simple
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  • Profile picture of the author ddev
    Tip: Make sure to have a full detail of everything that you need. For example: If you're ordering a php script which captures information, don't forget to mention which fields are required and which not etc etc as every single thing that you forget to include could cost you more $ than what you think.
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    • Profile picture of the author JackWebb
      What everyone else said plus it helps to use a good wireframe tool such as Gliffy to make a mock up of how you want your program to look. Saves allot of explaining.. Gliffy also does Flowcharts which is nice for an old school programmer like myself. There are better wireframe tools out there but Gliffy is free..
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  • Profile picture of the author IdeaBox
    I have 20 years of development experience. I have a 5/5 rating on freelancer.com with over 100 completed projects. If you're interested in working together we could talk about your project here or on freelancer.com. I'm in Missouri, so language and time barrier not a problem.
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  • Profile picture of the author IonutBajescu
    There's a problem. You want a programmer or a marketer?
    Programmers have always been weak in communication. It's a "developing" requirement, a "must", a "feature". An essential part of a software engineer.

    I think the David Beroff's post will help you a lot. That's how companies talk with programmers, and you should do the same.

    PS: Sorry, I've just saw now that this topic is one month old.
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  • Profile picture of the author KingServers01
    You should check out odesk or elance for good developers at best price!
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