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Programming languages are really case specific and preferences of the programmers. The truth is it really doesn't matter what language is chosen, the only thing

by sp4rki 16y ago

Programming languages are really case specific and preferences of the programmers. The truth is it really doesn't matter what language is chosen, the only thing that matters is that you get an awesome team of programmers and designers to work on your project. You don't need to be able to tell the programmer what you want regarding code, you need to be able to define the business logic of the building blocks to your application and take it from there one iteration at a time.

ArchyMcNally 16y ago
Gotcha! If I go onto sites and am searching for the development work that I need to have done, you suggest saying that I want a site similar to zazzle and cafepress (I'm talking about their design boxes where you create and edit your creations) instead of posting what language I need to software engineer to be able to code in?
- sp4rki 16y ago
  Yeah, the language is irrelevant at this stage in your applications life cycle. I would understand having to use a specific language because of existing code, or because its the convention of the current workforce, but for a project that hasn't even started yet I'd focus on the quality of my programmers before any language preference.
  - ArchyMcNally 16y ago
    Programmers all have a specialty (designing for web based apps vrs mobile apps vrs software apps). So in picking the "right" team, I'd like to make sure that they can develop what I need develop. Now, because what I what done has been developed by other sites, I'd like to be able to tell my prospective team what we'll be doing. Is it enough to say that I want to develop a site similar to zazzle and cafepress or do I need to tell them that zazzle and cafepress use XYZ kind of language?
    - rcfox 16y ago
      > Programmers all have a specialty (designing for web based apps vrs mobile apps vrs software apps). So specifically say that you're looking for a web developer. This is a standard thing to do. > Is it enough to say that I want to develop a site similar to zazzle and cafepress Well, no. I'd say that as it is, this description is both too much and too little. It's too much in that it sounds like you're trying to make a quick buck by ripping off other people. It's too little in that you don't say why it's an interesting idea, and why people would use your site instead of the others. (However, that's probably not something that you want to share publicly at the moment.) It might just be best to say that you want to develop a website and then give more details later. > or do I need to tell them that zazzle and cafepress use XYZ kind of language? Unless you're hiring developers to work for Zazzle or Cafepress, no. Anyone competent will already know which languages work well for this kind of project, and will have an opinion on which one should be used.
      - ArchyMcNally 16y ago
        All very good points! And I misspoke when I said I wanted to develop a site similar to zazzle and cafepress. What I want to know is, what do you need to use to create their product developer and the ability to compensate the designers that put their work on the site.
    - sp4rki 16y ago
      I never said otherwise though. I just emphasized that the language really doesn't matter at this point in the project. Sure you're looking for a Web Dev, but he could code your site in whichever language he chooses to. Hell he could make it C++ if he felt up to the task (though that's a whole different can of worms). You really need to give your idea an honest look from all the angles and then pitch it to the developers in a concise way, so they understand your vision. Forget similar sites, explain the functionality and the model you want to use and expand from there with the programmers input.

by sp4rki 16y ago

ArchyMcNally 16y ago

Gotcha! If I go onto sites and am searching for the development work that I need to have done, you suggest saying that I want a site similar to zazzle and cafepress (I'm talking about their design boxes where you create and edit your creations) instead of posting what language I need to software engineer to be able to code in?

sp4rki 16y ago
Yeah, the language is irrelevant at this stage in your applications life cycle. I would understand having to use a specific language because of existing code, or because its the convention of the current workforce, but for a project that hasn't even started yet I'd focus on the quality of my programmers before any language preference.
- ArchyMcNally 16y ago
  Programmers all have a specialty (designing for web based apps vrs mobile apps vrs software apps). So in picking the "right" team, I'd like to make sure that they can develop what I need develop. Now, because what I what done has been developed by other sites, I'd like to be able to tell my prospective team what we'll be doing. Is it enough to say that I want to develop a site similar to zazzle and cafepress or do I need to tell them that zazzle and cafepress use XYZ kind of language?
  - rcfox 16y ago
    > Programmers all have a specialty (designing for web based apps vrs mobile apps vrs software apps). So specifically say that you're looking for a web developer. This is a standard thing to do. > Is it enough to say that I want to develop a site similar to zazzle and cafepress Well, no. I'd say that as it is, this description is both too much and too little. It's too much in that it sounds like you're trying to make a quick buck by ripping off other people. It's too little in that you don't say why it's an interesting idea, and why people would use your site instead of the others. (However, that's probably not something that you want to share publicly at the moment.) It might just be best to say that you want to develop a website and then give more details later. > or do I need to tell them that zazzle and cafepress use XYZ kind of language? Unless you're hiring developers to work for Zazzle or Cafepress, no. Anyone competent will already know which languages work well for this kind of project, and will have an opinion on which one should be used.
    - ArchyMcNally 16y ago
      All very good points! And I misspoke when I said I wanted to develop a site similar to zazzle and cafepress. What I want to know is, what do you need to use to create their product developer and the ability to compensate the designers that put their work on the site.
  - sp4rki 16y ago
    I never said otherwise though. I just emphasized that the language really doesn't matter at this point in the project. Sure you're looking for a Web Dev, but he could code your site in whichever language he chooses to. Hell he could make it C++ if he felt up to the task (though that's a whole different can of worms). You really need to give your idea an honest look from all the angles and then pitch it to the developers in a concise way, so they understand your vision. Forget similar sites, explain the functionality and the model you want to use and expand from there with the programmers input.