Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Programmer for Your Project

Choosing to hire a programmer for your project can be a difficult task today. There are millions of programmers out there and finding the right one with the required set of skills is challenging. And here are the most crucial questions you must ask before choosing one.

Businesses are going online these days. Millions of websites are running on the web and the competition is getting tougher with this increasing number. Having a high-performing, fast, customised, attractive, feature-rich, innovative, and secure website is important to stay out of the rest. Having features that are not there in the existing websites is the key to stand out on the SERPs. And for this, it is essential to hire a programmer with the right skills and abilities.

As per the research and studies, there are more than 3 million software programmers around the world and finding out the right one is the key. Software development is a challenging task today and it needs excellence, proficiency, and perfection in using the latest tools and technologies.

Choosing an experienced and skilled programmer can meet the client requirements accurately and can end up with a competitive product.

And here are the questions you must ask to choose an ideal developer who can convert your website or application idea into reality.

How experienced are you?

The first and the most important question you need to ask is about the experience of the developer or the total years of experience in this field. Remember, an experienced programmer can use the technologies, tools, and trends in a much better and proficient way whereas a beginner may not be even aware of all the tools and technologies. Asking about the experience level will also give an idea about the programmer’s technical expertise. The experience level also tells how well the professional can handle the complexities and challenges during the development process. More the experience, the more efficiently the programmer will overcome the challenges. So, make sure to ask this question and choose a highly experienced and expert programmer for your project.

Have you handled similar projects before?

Asking this particular question is important. A programmer may have built several projects but having experience in your category of the project will ensure a better outcome. Also, you will get to know whether the professional has an interest in your type of project. Apart from this, if the developer has already handled your kind of project, he or she will be able to easily understand and analyse your requirements and can ensure to meet your expectations and requirements. This makes it necessary to enquire about it before choosing one.

Can you ensure to deliver the project within the deadline?

Time management plays a significant role in defining the project’s success. Managing the project requirements and tasks and completing all within the deadline with perfection is what defines a good and ideal programmer. And you need to ask this question to know what kind of strategy the professional follows, how he or she carries out all the tasks given, and whether he or she can ensure to deliver you the project on time without failing to implement any of the requirements. Timely delivery is important to never forget to consider this particular question while making your choice of a reliable programmer for your project.

Can you show your portfolio and the testimonials of your previous clients?

A portfolio gives a clear picture of the kinds and quality of projects the programmer has delivered before. An impressive portfolio with all the services, previous projects, technologies he or she uses, methodologies he or she follows, and client testimonials again defines the skills and abilities of a programmer. Ask about it and go through the portfolio thoroughly including the testimonials to know what quality he or she maintains and what the previous clients have said about the professional and the work. And then make sure to choose someone who maintains high-quality work and ensures 100 percent client satisfaction.

How do you test the project and what testing methods do you follow?

Testing the project properly is important to ensure it will work flawlessly and has no errors. Ask about the testing technique the programmer follows and make sure to choose a professional who carries out both manual and automated technical testing procedures.

How do you communicate with the clients?

Ask this question and ensure to choose the developer who offers easy and regular communication with the clients. Make sure the developer is always available on phone or email whenever there is any requirement.

Do you offer project maintenance and post-development services?

Choosing a programmer who also offers project maintenance and post-development support services is always a smart decision. Ask this question and make a smart and long-term choice of the developer to keep your project updated and well-maintained with the advancements of technologies.

So, these are the basic and the most crucial questions you need to ask the developer before hiring. But apart from these, it is also important to ask about the development costs and the other hidden costs as well to make sure it fits your budget without letting you compromise on the quality factor.

Johan Smith is a dedicated and skilled programmer associated with an award-winning software development company in Australia, GetAProgrammer. The author has written this article to help you hire a programmer with all the required skills and abilities for your next project.

Kimberley Black is an App Development expert and currently a senior tech consultant with GetAProgrammer.