Ask HN: What is the best way to find freelance devs?

1 points by dakrisht 13y ago ↗ HN

I'm in need of a freelance iOS dev (or two) in the Southern California area. Anywhere on the West Coast could work as well. W

hat is a good way of finding great freelance devs?

9/10 devs I speak to say they can do everything and can't do crap. Just nonsense.

Have tried traditional channels of ODesk, ELance but nothing but crap on there as well.

Meetups - no go here in SoCal, everyone has an "idea" and is coming from a restaurant waiter background. The scene is pathetic.

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Make sure to ask for code samples before hiring

Come to San Diego. Our meetups are great from the several different ones I've been to. I haven't encountered anyone like you described.

lfmb 13y ago ↗

Though it is more focused on online hiring, you might find some good pieces of advice here: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=5774303

crgt 13y ago ↗

Do you really need a local dev? Expand your search radius and you have access to an expanded talent pool.

Locally as in US-based ideally, yes.