5 step guide to hiring developers who don't suck

Rule #1: Source Code > Resumes

Moss Says:Anyone being considered for hire must

provide verifiable source code for review.

Involvement with open source projects is an indication that the programmer

loves to program.

Confucius:“Choose a job you love, and you will

never have to work a day in your life.”

Rule #2: Must have a history of

side projects.

Moss Says:

Every great developer continues their job on personal time. Side

projects require the developer to learn multiple skills and languages.

It forces them to become great developers to achieve their goals in

life.

Confucius:“The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential… these are the keys that will unlock the

door to personal excellence.”

Rule #3: Time-critical projects

require industry experience.

Moss Says:

Industry experience teaches developers good process.

Process is required to deliver quality products.

Quality Assurance is the incubator of good process.

Confucius:“Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such

preparation there is sure to be failure.”

“Never give a sword to a man who can’t dance.”

Rule #4:

Projects that aren’ttime-critical

do not require industry experience.

AND…

Hiring a person without industry experience requires the company to provide face-

to-face mentorship from a seasoned developer.

Moss Says:

Developers without industry experience are easier to shape into

great developers.

Habits are formed early in a career, make them good ones.

Confucius:“By three methods we may learn

wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and Third by experience, which

is the bitterest.”

Rule #5: Follow up with references.

Moss Says:

Complete your due diligence by taking time to follow up with references for the candidate.

Confucius:“Study the past, if you would

divine the future”