Read Before Staffing an Application Developer
By aceline, 13th Dec 2010 | Follow this author
| RSS Feed | Short URL http://nut.bz/1jvwrubl/
Posted in WikinutBusinessIT & Ecommerce
Making the proper balance between these several factors requires a consideration of each of them in tandem, and the basic factor may differ for different project.
Starting with Custom Web Application
While it comes to find the resource for a custom web application development project, you have number of options regarding the staffing of the project. The one option is to employ a freelance worker for the time span of the project. The main advantage of this is having an application developer in-house, who can remain responsible for the custom application development as the project progresses from start to end. The downside with this choice is that there are additional overheads involved with having one more employee in the office.
First Thing
The first thing to consider is the ease of these different options. A company which hires a freelance web developer or a short-term contract employee will usually hold control of the project. Hiring web application development services from an outsourced development company lets you to leave the daily management of the project to others. Clearly the most convenient option for any firm will be one that fits in their existing set-up. If you don’t have the expertise or time to manage the project, then freelance option provides the essential skills.
The Second
The second thing to consider when staffing an application development project is the investment. Although the most experienced freelancers may ask more for their work, their experience adds value in that it cut the risk of hiring them. The most talented freelance web developers are also more likely to work faster and efficiently, which reduce the hours of the whole project.
The Third
The third point to consider is the risk involved with each of these different options, and is most significant decision making factor. Managing risk in any project needs reducing the possible pitfalls and obstacles that may stop you in the way of the project completion. The risk involved in a project has a much greater influence on the time it takes to finish. A highly competent project manager may be sourced from within the company, but the expertise of a freelance web developer or outsourced company may be needed to set practical goal.
Making the proper balance between these several factors requires a consideration of each of them in tandem, and the basic factor may differ for different project. Like any other venture, web application development projects require proper planning. Hence it is important to understand the available options in order to make the correct decisions at the initial planning stage.
Comments