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Is there a way for developers and their clients to make a 'safety net' for the final transaction of software for money?
First off, we presume that the projects in question are not large or important enough for the parties involved to establish a formal contract, and that the parties are not able to meet in person.
So, ...
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How do you handle / what do you charge for documentation, training, warranty, changes in scope etc… [closed]
I am working with a client right now that wants me to sign a contact with a warranty for a year for no additional charge. As well as any reasonable changes he wants during the contract that are ...
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Company refuses to pay and does not have an address [migrated]
I worked for a particular start up sometime ago, but got a bad check in the mail after the work. Since it was a start-up, I decided to give some time before I demand my money. Problem is the company ...
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Do you sign contracts digitally or still on paper? And what do clients think? [closed]
We are all getting used to checking a box and putting our name in a text field to create a contract with an airline, a hosting company, or a software download. However, for some reason I am still ...
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Removing the “integration test scam” - Understanding collaboration and contract tests [closed]
I've recently watched Integration Tests are a Scam by J. B. Rainsberger and am now looking for more material on the subject. I have to say, I'm shocked by how much we're doing wrong, (i.e. integration ...
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How to find extra work outside of full time job? [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
Do you work contract projects in addition to your full-time job?
I currently work as a C++ developer full time (not a contract). I'm seeking extra opportunities outside ...
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Why is there such limited support for Design by Contract in most modern programming languages?
I recently discovered Design by Contract (DbC) and I find it an extremely interesting way to write code. Among other things, it would seem to offer:
Better documentation. Since the contract is the ...
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Contracting out software development; deliver user stories or business requirements?
We are a small company that I am lead developer on, and we have been having on and off meetings with a potential stakeholder for a good opportunity. This stakeholder is helping us directly in getting ...
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Using Scrum/agile with multiple customers
I am a big believer in agile development. I just changed jobs, and I am now working for a company that coordinates big development projects for (rather large) groups of customer organizations. My job ...
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Differences between Design by Contract and Defensive Programming
Could Designing by Contract (DbC) be a way to program defensively?
Is one way of programming better in some cases than the other?
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How to explain to a layperson the variance in programmer rates?
I recently talked to a guy that is looking for developers to build a product idea. He mentioned he has received interest from people but the rates have varied from $20-120/hr. This project he ...
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Freelancers do you have a surcharge for going to client site to work?
I'm currently new to freelancing as a programmer and need to work out what some of the "norms" are without making myself look like an amateur.
I've already won some work from a local company doing C# ...
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Questions on software development contracting
I am trying to understand a few aspects of applying for jobs such as the following:
Android Developer - Front-end Experience Required - 3 month contract - London - £300 per day - Immediate start
I ...
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Deployment in development phase for Agile projects
I'd like to know the Agile stance on the following situation:
A contractual, payable milestone states a working version must be installed and run at customer's location;
Development is still ...
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Do I need liability insurance for this contract? [closed]
I've recently started contracting and I'm now on my second job and have just received the contract and there's a section I'm unsure about.
My first contract was through a recruiter, so I assume the ...
