Congratulations on starting your new project! It is one of the most rewarding feelings to see your dream starting to become reality. However, it is not all rainbows and sunshine when it comes to assembling the perfect team of developers. There are literally thousands of options in the market which further complicates things. If you are also in the same boat and need some help then this article is perfect for you. We will share a list of 9 useful and time-tested tips that will help to assemble a team of best developers. So, without any further delays, let’s get started:
Tip 1: Scan the Market
The first step involved in assembling the team involves scanning the market. There are many resources such as Linkedin, Appfutura and Clutch which can be immensely helpful. Sites such as Upwork and Fiverr are also great for hiring developers. The point is, you need to scan the market in order to get an idea what is available.
Tip 2: Сhoose the right technology stack
After scanning the market and deciding the team’s location, the next step is to choose an appropriate technology stack. If you are going to develop your project in Java and Python, for example, you should include that in the list of project requirements. If you are not a very technical person and don’t know much about the stacks available in the market, your hired team can help you build it. Doing so is important because it helps you see a clearer picture of what is required for the project.
Tip 3: Set a budget
The importance of setting a budget carefully cannot be overstated. Many times great Startup idea failed just because they couldn’t be executed due to financial constraints. Sometimes in the excitement of a new project, we forget to give much attention to the financial sides of things but you are not going to make that mistake. Don’t choose the company with the lowest hourly rate because there is a higher chance that the quality of work won’t be so great. Always work with your budget and stay focused on the bottom line because in the end it’s all that matters.
Tip 4: Do your homework
Once you have shortlisted a reasonable number of companies (5-8), the next thing for you to do is to look deeply into each company’s profile and critique them as best as you can. A company’s portfolio can be very telling and would let you know what the company is capable of. It is worth mentioning that the success of your project will entirely depend on how users interact with it.
Tip 5: Pay Attention to Reviews
Customer feedback is very telling of any company’s success. Forums such as Goodfirms and Clutch provide project reviews from real clients which is a great way to get a good idea of any company’s capabilities. Checking the testimonials on a company’s website is also a good idea to gauge the quality of any company. If you still want to go a step further, you can reach the current and previous customers of the company via LinkedIn and ask them directly.
Tip 6: Prepare Your Shortlist
Once you have narrowed down your search to about 3 companies, you need to come up with the criteria that will help you shortlist the best development company for your particular project.
To be certain, ask companies questions such as:
- What does a price include?
- Who will own the source code?
- Are their coding conventions and guidelines in place? If so, ask them to provide you with the conventions and guidelines.
- What are the documentation standards used at the company?
Tip 7: Gut Feeling is Important
Application development is a long process. Keep in mind that you are going to spend a lot of time communicating back and forth with your team. Try to choose the company that you are most comfortable communicating with. Having bad communication skills means your project will most likely fail. Once you have done all your research and analyzed every viable option, it’s time for you to listen to your gut feeling because your gut feeling will point out the company that you are most comfortable communicating with.
Tip 8: Second Opinions Don’t Hurt
Your technical knowledge determines the extent of questions that you will be able to ask any company. If you think the technical aspect of things is not your strong suit, you can always hire a consultant that will evaluate technical details of a company on your behalf. Any reputed independent consultant will ask the right questions and provide you with a company that will most likely fulfill your criteria.
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