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Hazards of Hiring

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The Business of Software. Software Development. After that, Ill finish the article by saying a few things about the specific challenges of hiring software developers. For small independent software vendors (ISVs), my rule is: Dont fill a position until after the need for that position is painfully clear.

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Startup Advice: When to Use a Consulting CTO

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For the non-expert businessperson, this means advice about “what software to use&# but also guidance through the arcane arts of software development, including advice about programming languages, software development methodologies, web application frameworks, software architecture, revision control systems, and other hacker black magic.

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Technical Co-Founders Are A Myth

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If you want to build a business that requires software, be prepared to invest a little money. I recently met a junior software developer working for $200/week + room & board at a business geeks house. The business geek needed a working software prototype and the programmer needed experience. ► 2011. (32).

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Where is the best place to find a rockstar developer to bring it to life?

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Stephen Pitt-Francis • Jan 5, 2011 Why? Murray Robinson • Jan 5, 2011 Stephen.so Tristan Kromer • Jan 5, 2011 I have given many people the same advice. Michael Staton • Jan 6, 2011 Condescending tone undercuts whatever useful info might be in the answer. did the question! I'll let it lie now.

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CEO Friday: Why we don’t hire.NET programmers

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But my coders will beat up your coders, any day of the week. March 25, 2011 at 7:00 am. March 25, 2011 at 12:58 pm. No offense, but I honestly think you have no idea what you’re talking about, and your irrational language biases are probably making you lose some really good coders. March 25, 2011 at 1:04 pm.

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Crazy! 189 Answers To The Top Startup Questions On Your Mind

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have you heard of any luck using outsourced coders from India … or where do you suggest ? I’m a web designer but I need to find a dependable software developer to team with. We have a few contracts for software development, most of which were found through connections. What is next for you Dan?