[consulting] Module developer looking for subcontracting work

[Victor Kane]

On Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 12:11 PM, Tom Geller <tom at tomgeller.com> wrote:

> Bram Moreinis <bram at gamefacewebdesign.com> writes:
>
> > Set up a small test task (designed to take 15 minutes or less for a
> > skilled coder).  Invite coders to do it, watch them work, analyze their
> > process...
>
> So starts the "certification" discussion again... ;)
>
> Seriously, this is exactly what certification is, writ small. I think it's
> fine; just be aware that you're entering controversial territory (as
> Victor's comment indicated).
>
> My feeling? Do it anyway. Let the idea prove itself. If it's useful to the
> market, it will stay. If it's not, it won't.
>
>
Actually I agree 100% with this. The software itself could lend itself to
many different purposes, positive and negative according to one's point of
view (or class).

Cool!

Victor Kane


> Having said that... I'd caution against judging much from a one-question
> test. It could be that the applicant is unusually knowledgeable (or
> ignorant) about the skills needed for that one question. The question you
> propose sounds pretty good, though, as it tests basic Drupal-specific
> programming methods.
>
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