Ask HN: Code Myself Or Outsource?
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I doubt it would take you long to learn PHP/HTML/JavaScript since you already have programming experience. I say allocate a certain amount of time to learn/code. Try to get a decent version 0.x in that amount of time. If you then find that you still need to outsource at least you'll be in a better position to manage things.
Markus Frind learned ASP.NET while using it to build the successful dating site PlentyOfFish.com (he too was already an accomplished programmer).
Markus Frind learned ASP.NET while using it to build the successful dating site PlentyOfFish.com (he too was already an accomplished programmer).
I am an ABAP developer (SAP platform) and have this excellent concept of a educational website which i believe should do well. But I know nothing of PHP and Apache but I am technically good and CAN built the website once I learn PHP (may be twice or even thrice more time than what a experienced professional will take)
I have the savings to outsource the website development(and it is within my budget ) but I am not sure .
I can investment the time I spend learning PHP in marketing and community development which I think will server larger business interests ... but do I really need to know PHP well in order to "Manage" a development team in future ? I am good at suggesting "features" that is my forte but to have them implemented by some one else do I need to know PHP my self ?I mean I can pick up PHP as time progresses but I am confused ... any suggestions will greatly help.. :)
What do you suggest I do ?
PS: I have currently a 3 sites up and running but they are on wordpress and joomla . No code myself