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Working with Developers

SoCal CTO

they need a developer more than they need a CTO. What happens when you have a really good developer is that a gap exists where you may not ask the right questions to specify the right system, consider appropriate 3rd party technologies, etc. Many are not interested in 3rd party technologies that can streamline development.

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

blog.expensify.com

Do a curl (or your.NET equivalent) on each domain, and see how many are running a Windows server: I think you’ll find the fraction very small. Nothing says contraction negotiation like the smell of cordite. This is about the mental agility, inquisitiveness and determination of a coder. March 26, 2011 at 12:17 am.

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How to hire a programmer to make your ideas happen

sivers.org

I also know someone else who consulted me about his website idea. Well as a programmer of many websites I find that it is easier for my clients to consult my ideas first. I do consult people, however I am not looking for work right now. Please keep going that way, because we are honestly impressed ! THANK YOU!!!