SMRTR ProgrammingJul 28, 2026Dev.to

What Actually Separates a Good Developer Hire From a Bad One

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Most engineering teams have a hiring process, but not a hiring philosophy — and that gap is where bad hires happen. This piece walks through defining roles precisely before sourcing, finding passive candidates on GitHub and bootcamps, and testing for ownership and product thinking over puzzle-solving. It also covers trial periods, onboarding structure, and choosing between in-house, freelance, and augmentation models.

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