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I have played exactly that role before and I believe it is a smart way to go about it. You get the bulk of your development done for a lower price as well as a
by redspark 14y ago
I have played exactly that role before and I believe it is a smart way to go about it. You get the bulk of your development done for a lower price as well as a reviewer of sorts to verify the quality of the work.
I have been brought in more than once to pick up the pieces when a non-technical person simply sent their "plans" to an offshore developer. The communication gap can be too much to overcome. Not to say that all situations are bound to end up like that, but I have seen enough to think it happens with some regularity.
- nextcontext 14y agoThanks redspark, any ideas on how to find the right person for that kind of arrangement? Coming from the other side, what made it worthwhile for you, what would be the best way to go about the process to make it easiest and most efficient for the developer?
- redspark 14y agoI know I was found by those particular customers asking their personal network for a project manager/developer. It is a bit of a unique skillset since it requires someone who has excellent communication and follow-up skills, as well as a very competent developer. What made it worthwhile for me was working on something that I found interesting. Every situation is unique, so nothing just jumps out at me to make it easier or efficient. For all intensive purposes, this developer is going to be kind of a co-founder. Make sure you keep that in the back of your head as you search. If at all possible I would suggest looking for someone local. Every degree of separation increases the chance of mis-communication.
- nextcontext 14y agoInteresting, makes a lot of sense- Appreciate that.