How to Ask the Right Questions Before Hiring a Developer

Hiring a developer is a big decision - whether you're building your first MVP, launching a mobile app, or continuing an AI-powered no-code platform. But for non-technical founders or business leads, this process can feel overwhelming.

The truth is, asking smarter-not more technical-questions at the outset can make all the difference. It’s not about grilling someone on languages or frameworks, but about knowing how they work, how they collaborate, and whether they understand your goals.

Here are a few practical questions I always recommend asking before you hire a developer or team:

• What does your ideal working relationship with a client look like?
• How do you manage handoff and documentation after a feature is delivered?
• What is your approach to tracking bugs post-launch?
• Can you walk me through a recent project you built, from brief to launch?
• How do you plan for unknowns-either technical risks or shifting priorities?

These questions reveal how developers think about communication, delivery, long-term support, and agency fit-all critical for avoiding misalignment or project stalls. If you’re using a no-code tool and need extensions or going full-code after hitting limits, these conversations are even more crucial.

I started appstuck.com to help people get unstuck-especially around the handoff between no-code tools, AI integrations, and full development. We've seen countless projects suffer delays or go over budget simply because the right questions weren't asked early.

If you're thinking about starting something new-or wondering how to rescue something stalled-drop me a message. Happy to chat or point you in the right direction.