Frontend Hiring Checklist for Founders: Portfolio, Stack, and Red Flags Before the Contract
Not all developers deliver the same value. A practical checklist for founders and product owners hiring for web projects.
Hiring a web developer is one of the highest-impact decisions for your digital product. The wrong choice costs months of rework; the right one accelerates launch and maintenance.
Look beyond the portfolio screenshot
Ask how the project performs today, not just how it looked on launch day. Do they mention accessibility, performance budgets, or deployment strategy?
- Clear communication and proactive updates during the project
- Experience with your stack (React, Next.js, TypeScript)
- Proof of shipped, live products - not just mockups
- Willingness to sign an NDA and work within your timezone
- A mindset for long-term support, not one-off delivery
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