How do i find a good reliable programmer?

5 points by poof 15y ago ↗ HN

I'm looking for some minor customization to be done on a jquery plugin but from all that ive read ill have to sift through a sea of bad programmers just to find one good one. I dont really have the resources to do that, does anyone know of a site where i can find a reputable freelance programmer to do a small job?

I suppose while im here, if anyones interested:

http://forums.devshed.com/hire-a-programmer-57/for-a-956-project-hiring-as-js-jquery-developer-to-800786.html#post2619445

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rch 15y ago ↗

Have you looked at ext.js from Sencha? http://www.sencha.com/

They are actively shifting to mobile, and could at least give you a price for the work you're looking for.

[edit] I guess it is a specific product: http://www.sencha.com/products/touch/

triviatise 15y ago ↗

When I have had more money than time, I put multiple developers on the same task and use the best solution. The fastest way to get a good developer is to ask everyone you know.

poof 15y ago ↗

I dont get it, are there a shortage of programmers, because all ive heard is that there are too many, and yet no one seems to want a job.