how to choose co programmer

Question

I am working on a idea, I need a co-programmer to get that to a good shape.

What are the factors should be considered while choosing people for such positions.

(Note : if any java programmer is open-minded, please contact me. This however is not a job offer :-) )

Answer 1

Few factors i would consider.

• Level of Interest

• Commitment

• Allowable time to spare for project

• Working time spared for project - if you are working with someone overseas then you would be working at different times.

• prompt communicator - in discussing issues over messenger,wiki edits of project trac etc..

• Most important of all His expectations from the project and his share of the loot

• Agreement on all things financial and ownership rights. if and when project enters revenue generation state.

Often we might consider Trust as a factor.But this is always risky with no guarantees. This only be gained by actually working together.But its safe to assume there is a good probability this wont be violated if the rest of the above factors are clear and agreed upon.

Answer 2

For you to get your idea realized in good shape, what is more important in the candidate with whom you are going to pair-program? An answer to this is the following set questions:

• How can (s)he complement my contributions to the project?
• What is that (s)he has, which I can pick up/ learn while working with her/him?
• Is (s)he trust-worthy, that he isn't going to steal my idea and fly off?
• Is (s)he reliable, that (s)he will be committed until the shared dream is realized?
• What is the cost (Salary, Profit, etc) of working with him/her?