Ask HN: Should I pay programmers I hire per hour or per task? - MavropaliasG
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ToFab123
It depends on if it is possible to make precise time estimate of how long the
task is expected to take for an developer with same level as your dev. It also
depends on the quality of the specifications you have written. If you are
unable to write clear and precise specs then hard for someone to commit to a
set numbers of hours. If there are elements of research and development in the
task it is also hard to set a firm price. So the answer is that it depends on
the quality of your specifications and ability to describe and explain the
work that needs to be done

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gregjor
[http://typicalprogrammer.com/how-to-work-with-freelance-
deve...](http://typicalprogrammer.com/how-to-work-with-freelance-developers)

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catacombs
Pay them by hour and pay them fairly. Simple as that.

