CHAPTER 10
A Great Start
The test of a successful hiring process is whether the new employees thrive and contribute. Having put so much effort into finding a developer you have every reason to believe is highly capable, you should also do everything you can to set that person up for success. A supporting environment is critical for most developers to succeed and certainly to succeed and deliver right away.
Time is almost invariably the most critical resource dimension of any project. If you can save time by spending some money, you usually should do so. After all, your well-capitalized competitors will do the same and could beat you to market with innovative products. Ramping up a new developer to maximal productivity quickly is well worth ...
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