5 Questions to Ask When Hiring Laravel Developers



The process of hiring Laravel developers is both exciting and challenging. It’s exciting because you get to pick the best of the lot who can turn a good idea into an amazing project. It’s challenging because there exist few, if any, rules to go by when you start out looking for real experts.



We’ve compiled 5 questions that you need to ask while analyzing and comparing developers. When analyzed right, the answers to these questions will help you zero in on the right resources.

1. Will the developers fit in?

Technical skills are critical but not the sole criteria. There’s a lot more involved in the project than hundreds of lines of code. Your ideal Laravel developers must gel with the project in terms of understanding, focus and the market forces that influence your project.

They should share the same vision and should be as involved and as excited as you are. It’s important that you and the developers are on the same page regarding desired project outcomes.

For instance, you might be looking at the web application more in terms of extended support to your existing customers. If the developers you are talking to have no understanding beyond sales, you will likely end up with a project that looks right on the surface but the core may be missing.

2.  Are the developers proficient and updated in core areas?

Their earlier projects and their preliminary interaction with you must exhibit proficiency. Most of the times, you can eliminate the below-par developers from the naïve questions they ask you.

Their proficiency is important for one more reason. Your project isn’t going to pop out ‘finished’, fine and dandy, next week. It will build over time, over weeks and perhaps months. During this period, the Laravel ecosystem will be evolving too. If the developers you are talking to aren’t in touch with what’s the latest today, there’s no way they will catch up once the project is flagged off.

3. Do the developers fully comprehend the future requirements and security issues?

When you hire Laravel developers, you need to closely watch their understanding of not only the current requirements but also of the future issues that are likely to crop up. More than anything, it’s the developer’s job to see through the maze of your requirements and point out why something isn’t best for your project.

Truly proficient developers should ask you questions that sound uncomforting. Some of the points they raise may even force you to revisit the original premise. Rest assured; these are good signs.

Those with an insufficient long-term understanding of security issues pose a serious threat to your project: halfway into the project, the cracks start showing up. If there are to be cracks, they might as well stand out earlier than later.

4. Are you hiring developers or the brand?

While it’s a great idea to have a big, ‘global’ brand work on your project, what really matters is the value the brand brings to the table. It’s easy to be swayed by brands – and there isn’t anything fundamentally wrong in working with larger players – but remember you aren’t into a consumer products business.

Mid-sized players, more often than not, are more agile. (For instance, communication flows is quicker and they're more hands-on.). They might also have a deeper commitment and identification with every project.

It may not be easy to disentangle yourself from the overwhelming persuasion of bigger brands, but it’s imprudent to settle for brands. Always focus on the right developers and ignore the fluff around.

5. Are the asking rates right?

The first issue you’ll have to tackle is what rates are right. While no two projects are identical, with some efforts you can always find a few projects you can benchmark your own project against and get a ballpark figure.

When you see the developers asking for rates that are substantially different from your original estimates, you need to probe further.

Ask what has changed. Are there some additional security measures being incorporated? Is the web application capable of taking on a large load? Has the degree of expertise required changed?

Negotiate by all means, but don’t pull down the rates to a state where the developers no longer find it worthwhile to deliver their best.

Summing up

While these questions may not have direct or easy answers, it’s worth your while taking them heads on.

Once you are through with understanding the answers, you are ready to sign up the developers. And that will usher in a successful project.

We at Infigic Technologies provide laravel development services or If you are looking to hire Laravel developer for your project then Contact us or visit us at www.infigic.com

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