In search of programmer

[Splat]

It baffles me when people come on this site looking for programmers like they're some kind of unicorns which are extremely rare.

In 2020 I had two python scripts written for me costing me about $150 each and they did exactly what I wanted.
Right now I have a UK based developer coding another script for which I am (over)paying the amount of $325, but I wanted it done quickly.

I posted my job on peopleperhour and within a day had 8 proposals and its a small 1-2 day at most.

Just use sites like these. No one has the excuse of "i wish I knew a programmer who could code me an algo" anymore. They're dime a dozen.

With respect, there's a well known saying "If you pay peanuts, you get monkeys". There is a HUGE difference between writing a python script and an optimized low latency HFT algorithm which perhaps may involve assembly programming/multithreading etc...

 

[ffs1001]

With respect, there's a well known saying "If you pay peanuts, you get monkeys". There is a HUGE difference between writing a python script and an optimized low latency HFT algorithm which perhaps may involve assembly programming/multithreading etc...

Totally agree. Likewise, there's also an expression "Using a sledge hammer to crack a nut".
I didn't need an optimized low latency HFT algorithm. I just needed simple python scripts. So it makes no sense for me to employ the services of a multi-billion dollar international software development company to meet my needs.

Oh, and I spent 25+ years working as an Oracle database designer myself, so I can spot a monkey coder when I see one. The ones I've used have been great - got the job done, exactly as spec'ed and no problems at all with the code.

 

[dennj]

I study HTML + CSS and Java right now. I took web development course at https://goit.global/us/courses/fullstack/. It's one of the best for developers. They offer theoretical and practical knowledge for developers. I'm glad that I have an apportunity to combine work and study, that's convy. I always wanted to work in IT and I hope finally my dream will come true.

 

[bbiem]

I study HTML + CSS and Java right now. I took web development course at https://goit.global/us/courses/fullstack/. It's one of the best for developers. They offer theoretical and practical knowledge for developers. I'm glad that I have an apportunity to combine work and study, that's convy. I always wanted to work in IT and I hope finally my dream will come true.

I'd like to learn coding, but have no time for this. Thanks!