Hello All,

I have an idea that I’d like to turn into an app for iOS and Android. However, I lack coding experience. What is the safest approach to connect with a developer on freelancing websites without risking the theft of my idea?

  • cloroxic@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    NDA with language about the intellectual rights of the idea. It’s a pretty standard form, I think legal zoom has a template version if you didn’t want to have an attorney write one up for you.

  • Vuciv@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Hey, just want to put out there, I’m a freelance developer. I have been coding for about 8 years, and am working on my own startup fulltime. So, I would not steal from you, and would sign your NDA.

  • WaterPecker@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I hate to say negative things especially to someone who is getting going in business but good luck enforcing any NDA signed by people and companies in places that are known for “cheap” labor. So be careful who you disclose to even with NDAs.

  • Cartworthy@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    As an app developer, I have never once had any interest in building a business. My entire career is built on growing my skills in building UX experiences that bring value to the world.

    I don’t think any freelance developer has any interest in marketing, advertising, conversion rate optimization, business development, project management, accounting, legal…the list is endless and also depends on the product you’re building.

    I’ve worked with enough entrepreneurs to know that I only want to work with people building high-value products…but that doesn’t mean I have any interest in building their business without them haha.

    I’ve also watched dozens of entrepreneurs fail (even the best ideas I’ve heard of) so I hold a lot of skepticism for any business idea to actually be a turn-key highly profitable business that I could easily steal and even if I could that’s just not the career path I want for myself.

    Ultimately though, it’s actually a red flag for me when deciding who to accept as a client when I sense they’re worrying about me or others “stealing their idea.” It shows that they probably don’t recognize that the key to success isn’t a magic idea…it’s hard work and determination! I’m not trying to make you feel bad though, I’m just saying if you do hire a developer you’re going to have to trust them whole heartedly or it will be your fault when the relationship fails.

    My favorite clients treat me like a business partner and give me all the information necessary to make decisions on their behalf :)