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Maxx, thanks for your response. So if I ask a developer how he/she would rewrite my .Net app into a web app, and he/she says "use Atom" I should run away fast.

Maxx, thanks for your response. So if I ask a developer how he/she would rewrite my .Net app into a web app, and he/she says "use Atom" I should run away fast. But if he/she says " I would use Kubernetes, Node, GraphQL, Redux, React. Fela, and styled components with React Native" I should feel confident that I asked the right questions and that his/her answer is a right way to proceed? I guess I am looking for a developer who suggests a common, middle of the road, generally acceptable approach rather than a highly complex multi-tool custom built personal favorite approach that nobody else ever heard of or can understand how to use. My situation appears to me to be a common business executive challenge....do you think that I am just too naive to understand how to vet/contract with a developer? I would appreciate any further thought you are willing to share. Thanks.

fsargent 9y ago
To put it bluntly, yes, you are naive. That's OK though, there are plenty of successful businesses that are started from that place. You should do what you would do in any business situation - get multiple quotes and offers, and compare. Interview multiple candidates, and developers, and rely on your intuition. Good developers tend to be clear in their requirements, have a good grasp on technologies, and can consider other technologies for their benefits or flaws. You don't need to 'run away' from anyone because they suggest one thing over another - just make sure that you are talking to an engineer who has had some experience, and doesn't recommend a 'one size fits all' solution. Then again, expect to pay a lot for a good engineer. It's ok if your system is a bit crap if it gets the job done, and you make business. Grow the business, and fix it later.