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Re: [newtech-1] Designer and Developer Muscle

From: Peter B.
Sent on: Thursday, December 6, 2012, 10:12 AM 
+100 - for most projects detailed specs + fixed bid = epic fail :(

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On Dec 6, 2012, at 7:10 AM, Jay Melone <[address removed]> wrote:

> You get what you pay for, Miles.
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> Lots of people work for others for reasons other than money.
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> Heavy specs upfront that you try and "stick to" is a bad recommendation. You're working with the wrong people that need a cookbook to implement a single feature. I've coded or managed hundreds of software projects. Not one finished how it started. Opt instead for early and often sketches, wireframes and working code.
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> Flat fees = inflated fees to hedge risk. Also a really bad idea.
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> Can't say I disagree with your generalization about certain countries. It happens in lots of areas of the world. Hint: look elsewhere.
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