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How to Hire React.js Developers: A Practical Guide for Non-technical Professionals

React.js is quickly becoming a popular choice for modern, single-page web applications, as developers enjoy its component hierarchy, data flow structure, and incorporation of the ES spec. Additionally, the fact that it is supported by Facebook is an added bonus.

When determining which React.js developer or consultancy to choose for your project, it is important to take into account various criteria such as experience, proficiency, reliability, and price. This process can be lengthy, as one must examine how the chosen developer compares to their competitors.

At Full Stack Ninjas, we understand the difficulty and significance of the process of finding the best React.js developer. This document is intended to provide you with our combined knowledge to help you select the optimal developer or software consultancy to build your React.js application. We hope this guide will be beneficial in your search.

Do I Hire a Freelance React.js Developer, or a Small / Medium / Large React.js Consultancy?

Deciding whether to employ a freelance developer or a consultancy, as well as selecting the size of the consultancy, are decisions of great magnitude that can have a massive effect on the expense, quality, and success of the project. There are countless possibilities, with a broad range of costs and abilities. To get the best results at the lowest cost, numerous elements must be taken into account.

Instead of engaging a freelancer or independent React.js developer, there are certain advantages to hiring a React.js development consultancy. A reputable firm will have a demonstrable history of successful projects, making them more dependable than a single freelancer. Moreover, they are likely to have a system in place to ensure success, and their developers will be exclusively assigned to your project, unlike a freelancer who might be attempting to juggle multiple jobs. However, the size of the consultancy can greatly affect the price, speed and efficiency of the project.

Large React.js Consultancy

Companies with more than 100 employees typically have a vast selection of developers to work on a project, but they tend to have higher fees than smaller consultancies. Projects in this category usually start at $250,000 and the hourly rate is anywhere from $150 to $300+. Furthermore, it may be difficult to receive the same level of personal attention from a larger consultancy as from a smaller or medium-sized one

Small React.js Consultancy

Working with small React.js consultancies can be more affordable than bigger ones and may be more reactive due to fewer clients and staff. However, they may not be able to take on bigger projects, and there may be doubts about their financial stability or the range of experts they have for the job (for example, designers, project managers, quality assurance experts, technical architects, and development operations).h smaller React.js consultancies can present certain advantages, but they may also bring up some worries.

Medium-Size React.js Consultancy

A "mid-market" React.js consultancy of medium size can provide many of the advantages of both large and small consultancies, while minimizing the potential risks. A medium-sized consultancy, typically with 25-100 employees, is seen as the ideal choice as it offers the advantages of both a smaller consultancy (such as cost savings and quick responses) and a larger one (such as resources and stability).

Freelance React.js Developer

Hiring a freelance React.js developer can be beneficial in terms of cost and communication, but they may not have the expertise to complete the entire project. They may be proficient in front-end development, but lack experience in design, project management, back-end development, and development operations. Additionally, working with a freelancer can be a risk, as you're dealing with an individual and not a company. We have had clients in the past who have been negatively impacted when the freelancer they hired did not do the job correctly, failed to deliver on time or at all, vanished during the project, or stole the code.

How Do I Confirm the Developer’s Reputation and Competence?

Once you have selected the type of React.js developer you wish to employ, the next step is to assess their credibility and proficiency. An easy way to begin is to do an internet search and read reviews and feedback from past customers. Here are a few websites you may want to look at:

Yelp

Yelp can be a great source of feedback from a React.js developer's past customers, both positive and negative. While Yelp is usually used by consumers, some B2B companies do have Yelp profiles, so it is worth looking into.

As an example, here’s Full Stack’s Yelp reviews.

Clutch

Clutch is a review website for B2B consultancies that specialize in software development, graphic design, marketing, PR, and other professional services. The reviews on the site are very detailed, but since the consultancies select the clients to provide the reviews, there is a selection bias that leads to most reviews being five stars. Clutch contacts the clients and interviews them in order to write up the review.

As an example, here’s Full Stack’s Clutch reviews.

Google+

In the last few years, Google has made it possible to see large summaries of Google+ pages and their associated reviews when searching. This has caused many companies to encourage customers to leave reviews on their Google+ page, making it a useful resource for finding trustworthy service providers.

As an example, here’s Full Stack’s Google+ reviews.

Better Business Bureau

The Better Business Bureau may not be as reliable as it used to be, but it is still worth checking out to make sure there are no unresolved complaints or unhappy clients associated with your prospective developer. It is possible to find negative reviews or open issues on the BBB website, so it is worth taking a look.

As an example, here’s Full Stack’s BBB reviews.

Ripoff Report

Ripoff Report provides a platform for users to share their experiences of being taken advantage of by a business. It is a quick and simple way to check if the business you are considering has a history of scamming people. However, it is important to note that the allegations may not always be accurate, so caution should be exercised.

www.ripoffreport.com

Good Firms

GoodFirms is a platform that is tailored to evaluate software development consultancies, offering comprehensive details such as customer data, cost, services, and feedback.

As an example, here’s Full Stack’s GoodFirms reviews.

Upwork

Upwork offers reviews for freelancers, but they also have a section for agencies that have customer reviews, although there are not many consultancies on the platform.

www.upwork.com

Glassdoor

Current and former employees can provide valuable insight into the internal culture of a company through reviews compiled by Glassdoor, which can help to identify what the company is doing well and what needs to be improved.

As an example, here’s Full Stack’s GlassDoor reviews.

What Experience Counts?

After verifying their online standing, it is advisable to request samples of their prior work and make sure they have experience with React.js.

When assessing React.js developers, it is important to look beyond their website and actually use their apps. Evaluate the UI / UX, how enjoyable the app is to use, its intuitiveness, its visual appeal, and its modernity.

Once you are pleased with the appearance and feel, it is time to inspect the inner workings and verify the code quality. There are a few methods to do this. The initial step is to request the programmer to provide you access to the code repository through GitHub or BitBucket. If you have a technical individual on your staff, you can have them evaluate the code and make sure it meets industry standards. Is the code neat and understandable? Is there enough documentation? Is it easy to maintain? Is there enough testing? Is it too complicated?

If you don't have a tech-savvy individual in your staff to do an assessment, you can employ a specialist to do a code review for you by the hour.

Finally, contact the client for whom the app was created and inquire about their experience working with the developer/consultancy. Ask specific questions about their experience. Did the developer meet their expectations? Was the project completed on schedule and within the budget? If not, was the developer open about needing more time and resources? Were they open and communicative? Is there anything they would have liked the developer to do differently? Have they recommended the developer to anyone else?

If someone is hesitant to provide references, it's a warning sign. At Full Stack Ninjas, we make it easy to check our references by making them publicly available on our website.

Project Management

At this point, you have made up your mind about either hiring a freelance React.js developer or a React.js consultancy of any size. You have gone through their online reputation, checked out and used the React.js apps they have created, and looked over their code. You have also talked to a reference. As a last step, you need to comprehend their project management process and determine which professionals will be assigned to your project.

When it comes to project management, the initial inquiry should be what kind of project management system the developer or consultant employs. Generally, developers will use either Agile or Waterfall. Agile is often seen as a more adjustable, adjustable, and user-friendly approach while Waterfall can lead to less efficiency due to its linear nature, which can make it hard to address issues that arise in areas that were thought to be finished. Therefore, we usually suggest and follow an Agile approach.

Find out what kind of project management software the company uses, such as Jira, Trello, or Pivotal Tracker. Make sure you will have access to the software so you can monitor the progress of the project. If they don't use project management software, this should be a warning sign.

What is the timeline for the project? Are there any milestones that need to be met? When is the expected completion date? Do they use sprints and, if so, what is the duration of each sprint and how will progress be monitored? Are there daily standups and is it possible to attend these?

Confirm who will be working on your project and their roles. If you're hiring a freelancer, this is straightforward. But if you're hiring a consultancy, make sure to check who will be on your team - project manager, quality assurance professionals, business analyst, backend developer - and what their names and titles are. Also, ascertain how much experience each of them has. Are they experienced professionals with a track record of successful projects, or are they junior developers/recent college grads? Additionally, ensure that the consultancy won't outsource the work to another company - you don't want to pay a high price in the US and find out the work was sent overseas to save costs.

Conclusion

In order to guarantee the success of your project, you must make sure to hire the right React.js freelance developer or consultancy. You can do this by assessing their online standing, looking at applications they have created in the past, examining their React.js code, conversing with former customers, learning about their project management approach, and getting to know the people who will be working on your project. By doing these things, you can be confident that you have made the right decision and give your project the best chance of success.