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Finding Programmers to Build a Website?

Posted by Cliff on from the ideas-that-need-help-implementing dept.

jameseyjamesey asks: "I have a really good idea for an Ajax/Web2.0 website, but I have no idea how to code or put it together. I know what HTML, Java, PHP are but I have no idea clue how to code or program. Due to my demanding job, I also have no time to learn how to code. I have the layout, design, options, settings and method of making money all mapped out. Who can I talk to, and where can I go to work with someone to get my website developed and off the ground?"

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  1. The how to not get screwed checklist. by c0d3r · · Score: 5, Interesting

    1. A real engineer's time is worth 100/hr without headhunters.
    2. Ask for rapid prototypes prior to any bids.
    3. Ensure that the developers have extensive experience in the business or trade of the solution's realm.
    4. Take care to never tie in to any proprietary technologies.
    5. Choose the correct tools.
    6. Make sure that the people developing the solution are focused on developing the product, not a framework for the product.
    7. Know that with modern web development technologies, that product life cycles are completed monthly with milestones weekly.
    8. Make sure that the development process is Quality based with regression tests and configuration management.
    9. Be convinced that another team can easily manage whats developed at any time.
    10. Ensure that requirements are documented to ensure whats to be delivered is well specified and keep engineering documentation light and only updated after major revs because it is constantly changing.
    11. Ensure that the project lead is well versed in development AND networking.
    12. Start the project by defining milestones and prototype the deliverables so you can easily track performance.

    Theres much more to the SDLC depending on the requirements.