Who are GFY's top 10 coders?
 

I don't really care about design but looking for guys that are top notch with the nuts and bolts. Java, PHP and familiarity with Twitter Dev would be a bonus. If you know someone please post their name here and contact info if possible.

I remember using a coder a few years ago from here ... his name was 'Trivial', but spelt 'tr1v1al' I think. I'm 90% sure that wasn't his GFY name, though. Just his ICQ. Haven't spoken to him in years, but did exactly what I wanted. I'll log into my old ICQ and see if he's still around. Stellar stuff, sorry I can't give more information...

Andy/borked
Mike/Media Limited
Konrad
Vlad
Woj

I've used a lot of programmers over the years, and these guys are the better of the lot in the adult industry. Each is a little different style and skills depending on the project and what you're looking for short and long term. But each has value and I would recommend them. I used them all today for different things. At least with these guys, they tend to not disappear in the middle of a job.

Andy accounts for all of his time, which I like. He also can complete fixes in hours what takes other programmers days to complete. He is one of the best guys I have ever worked with on turn around time and quality work. I still have him handle my more complicated problems. Mike willingly uses Redmine or project management software to provide updates and such on progress. Which is a MUST HAVE for longer term projects that can be complicated. They have a stable of developers, so they can get most things completed with quality work. Konrad has a ticket system now to help with communication and such. They turn around most projects fairly timely once they get started.

Fris and marlboroack

Im not really a longtime gfy member, but our development crew can handle most things. Our main job is developing and designing custom wordpress websites for mainstream companies. Webshops, payment integrations, custom made plugins, templates/themes and more. Im pretty sure we arent the cheapest, but we are reliable and work hard and fast.

You wont see us dissapearing for days just to come back online and tell you the dog ate a keyboard.

I'm probably up there in the top 5, but I'm not for hire heh... unless you offer me more than I make with my own program ><

:2 cents:

+1 for Andy, Konrad, and Woj

Have not used the others in your list.

Thumbs up for Woj

I've heard he's one of the best!

It depends on the project.

However, they are very good for enterprise projects where you need detailed planning, communication, and someone who willingly will use project management software to keep things on task. They are affordable, and have a team of guys to be able to handle any challenge thrown at them.

Many programmers refuse to use project management software, some can't seem to keep different emails from getting all muddied together. You will send them different emails with different tasks or projects and they will respond in a single email to everything, and wonder why they keep losing track of shit forcing you to repeat yourself 20 times unnecessarily.

There are other programmers who just do not effectively manage their time efficiently. Keep in mind, THEY are giving you the timeline for when THEY believe they can complete the work. Yet still blow deadlines by a mile or simply vanish and you have to chase them down. All of which is frustrating or infuriating when you're trying to get stuff done.

That said, there are other programmers who are fairly priced and can turn around simple scripts in a few days. It's not going to always be coded the best, but you will have a working version one completed like a champ. These guys are also excellent to have when the script is something you need, but not mission critical.

There are some programmers who can write a script, but are TERRIBLE and providing the documentation to go with it. The manual on how to work through a script effectively so you do not need to keep asking them questions. That said, there are others who are very good at this like Mike and Vlad. Vlad actually provided walk through videos so that our worker bees could see what was involved in completing the tasks. However, this is more work so it's going to cost you more time and money.

But I digress...

I've worked with dozens of guys over some 16+ years now working online. Not all developers are good for all projects, so you have to match them up based on where there strengths are. These guys I mentioned I have used for different, multiple, projects over the years and I would recommend them.

:thumbsup

I like Mike/Media Limited as well, they have huge team and handle some of biggest industry names as well as tons of mainstream stuff!

And Konrad of course , haven't work with others !
:thumbsup

Edgeprod or
Kojac from AdultCoder.com

Hi to everyone,

I would like to thank everyone for mentioning us at this thread, it is honor to be in the list of top 5 developers on GFY.

We will keep on with improvements and engaging more and more quality developers, to keep providing professional and reliable services in the future.

So if anyone need script, cms, upgrade, fix for any of the known scripts, we can help you, we are able to handle big projects from scratch! Feel free to contact me anytime, email, icq, skype...

Regards,

Mike.

what are your rates, and are you limited to coding, or do you do web stuff too like, css (bootstrap) etc.

sometimes i like to pawn off jobs that i dont have time for.

+1 for Kojac :thumbsup
havent worked with Edgeprod

Our rates depends by size of the project, estimated time needed to accomplish all tasks, or maybe you want to take dedicated developer (this is long term option), etc... We can talk on icq or skype about details anytime.

Yes, we do css/html, js, jquery, bootstrap, LAMP (linux, apach, mysql,php), etc...

Which ones haven't I hired?

Contact me :1orglaugh

+1 for Borked.

I recommend Vlad from adultsitedevelopment.

:thumbsup

I'm in the process of finishing a document on what to look for when hiring for various levels of project. It's designed to highlight which skillsets a coder should bring for each type of project, and how to verify, as a non-coder, that these skillsets exist in the individual.

Barefootsies has a great thread where he asked for "senior-level" coder recommendations, and isteve and I laid out considerations when choosing a candidate.

I appreciate the mentions in this thread, but I'm probably the most expensive coder here, and wouldn't be appropriate for any but the highest-budget and most technically-challenging projects.

Thanks BF for the shoutout as well as Markul and that very dirty white boy. I love working with all of you even if you haven't posted. I love to work with those that know what they want, are great in communication, and damn serious about their end product. I wouldn't even know if I was expensive or cheap, but I know I'm happy working with my client base, and they are happy with me. Never heard yet of an unsatisfied customer so I must be doing something right :thumbsup

That said, I'm very picky who I work with cos I'm a one-man band so my time is precious which means I have to choose wisely.

Getting back to costs, a recent thing I did for BF I won't charge for (that he's learning about here) because even though it took around 5hrs of my time, where I dropped everything to help him out, I forgot to start my timelogger, and in the end all I could do was give helpful pointers and not solve the problem (which I absolutely hate not being able to do). Another client, I'm in the process of building an entire custom cms for free because his circumstances are unique and he's been a great client in the past, so I'm helping him out to get his biz back on track.

I know these guys will use me again whenever that may be, so I'm losing nothing by giving my time to them when it's really required. Maybe, I'm just a fool, but I like my client base and they serve me as well as I serve them. Isn't that symbiosis?

And to add... Curious cos I've never crossed paths (either physically or looking at his code) with Mike, but now that's peaked my curiosity! As for konrad, vlad or woj - I wouldn'd hesitate to recommend them either.
--- and to edit, edgeprod neither.... Althoguh I don't doubt he's fantastic, I've never met you nor read your code, but you have a great full frontal board persona which is admirable :thumbsup

That's a bit troubling right there, I don't think any single coder can be on top of all of today's web technologies necessary to build modern web apps so having a coder who doesn't have a network of programmers to do the things he can't do or would take him hours/days to research and teach himself would worry me for any major project.

I understand your position, but in my defense I have a massive custom codebase to pick from (as well as the web) and there is nothing I can't do in php, javascript (though absolute preference for jquery nowadays), mysql or anything to do with a linux server. roR I can edit, but not build from scratch, same for python and java. Not sure what else is required for today's modern apps :winkwink:
And if a job is too big, whether out of my league or no time, I will say so, so no loss there. I've been lead programmer for large corps before, so I know how to delegate. It's just I prefer now to go things alone and work for myself. :thumbsup

--edit Although I've said this previously on a few occasions, it's worth iterating... As hard as it may be to believe, I'm not in it for $$$, but give me a good problem that requires serious thought and I'll deliver it. But of course I won't turn down a 10k€ gig neither ;)

Likewise. I believe my reputation speaks for itself, as I'm sure yours does, too.

the best ive seen have less than 100 post here that you guys dont even know are programmers :P

Thanks Andy, much appreciated on the gesture. You're right about not learning about it before now. I have been bugging Brian for a week to make sure he got a hold of you to see what we owe you for your help on that last issue. We typically have you handle the more complicated stuff as you're very fast in resolving it. As you're time is limited, we typically know you can't handle those larger scale issues and give those to the others based on need and skill. Either way, we'll make it up on the next job as there is always plenty to do.

As for your price... You're expensive compared to some of the others, but we're happy to pay it as you solve things much faster. Paying someone half the rate and it takes them a week, or paying you to handle it in 2 hours is still cheaper. Plus we put the issue to bed, and can get back to business. Time is money.

:pimp

I've worked with him for years, and he is very good. I've worked with many other guys who would struggle for a week on something and then Andy comes in and resolves it in an hour. He is very picky on what he takes on, but he's also honest and upfront about it when he doesn't have the time. He will give you some pointers on what you need, and you can bounce ideas off him. But I respect a guy who doesn't bullshit you. I've got a business to run...

:2 cents:

Edgeprod +1 He's a surly looking homo but he also gets shit done. Great dude, great programmer.

I for one find no value in programming. I simply *wish* things to happen via random emails and sleep. The irony is that they do happen.

+1 for wishful dreams

Youre a real go getter you silly fuck. Ill sleep when Im dead.

I try and do nothing. That is what I find sexy about me... literally, I mean nothing!

BTW... you should have edgeprod make your site easier to get to join form... it is a complicated mess (I mean that in the best way and not being a dick)

Click where it says "Click here for a video pass". Try that. Its only on every page.

But it is retarded... it is such a disaster that one change (keeping with 3rd party whores) would increase your sales 30%.

I can't read popups... I am numb to them and so is every surfer... they just close the window. It's almost like I am in a hardcore surfer chair from above, looking over you, like an angel.

I don't believe this is that common.

Difference is I sell content and delivery and you sell scheme. I have 300 members that just want to jack on whatever device they want to jack. They dont give a shit about your billing or design or anything else other than: Here is my money, where is my product. It's beyond simple.

This is an extremely comfortable video delivery format. It works everytime. Our fans love it and show us in dollars and cents.

Solid content, solid delivery, solid protection, solid sales.

I sell this... and only this:

May
Ratio: 1/973

June
Ratio: 1/1029

July
Ratio: 1/801

August
Ratio: 1/892

September
Ratio: 1/1095

October (Started new operation late afternoon on the 3rd - so ratio filters in past billing)

Ratio: 1/386 (as of 10/16)

I am selling my findings to who ever wants to learn. I did it 5 years ago on mainstream and posted graphs on this very forum. Then I had those who said...

"Well, this is adult. Show me the same with an adult site."

^^ Above are results... it's so brand spanking new but it is real, it is legit... and I fucking proved it. YOU DO NOT NEED THIRD PARTY BILLERS TO BILL YOUR SITES... BY BILLING WITH THEM YOU ARE LEAVING MAD MONEY ON THE TABLE"

Carry on... this is a programming thread with programming people who may, or may not, answer an email.

Steve Jobs said:

A "top coder" is a badge of honor.

Someday I hope to be among these fine men ((and women)?)!

Mike and Konrad. Haven't used anybody else.

Using Mike / Media Limited been pretty happy with the services.

Did do much work with the ones on gfy, except for Konrad - the support on this mechbunny was sleek and fast, no custom tho, but definitly thumbs up.

MikeX - Media limited gets a thumbs up for custom for me tho. Met him at Budapest euro summit, explained some problem in evening, the guy gave me a quote + eta next morning. I sent him code same day, and 4 days later I had a fix uploaded to my server. Works flawlessly. So thumbs up for him, very proffesional and helpfull.

Emailed you

I've worked with many of you and am really happy to have made so many friends. I really am honored to call most of you friends and not just customers.

There are many skilled, talented, professional coders around, such as Konrad (thanks again for all the help, dude) and Andy. They do indeed great work and are a true example to follow, at least for myself.

I didn't yet have the chance to see EdgeProd's work, nor Mike's or Woj's, so can't comment there, but based on the feedback they have, i guess they are top notch as well.

As far as i'm concerned, i try to set the bar as high as possible and provide quality before all. I don't rush projects just to cash in and all in one, i simply do my best to provide the best service from one point to the other.

Thanks again to everyone that hired me and to those that recommended me as well, it really means something :)

You should also ask who is available. Everyone says Konrad and I worked with him but he's busy working with everyone praising him, so unavailable to you, probably.
Also why to search GFY guys, why a coder should read GFY?
Check Odesk/eLance first:

https://www.odesk.com/o/profiles/browse/?q=PHP
https://www.elance.com/r/contractors/q-PHP/

Learn to button up your shirt Rico Suave.

:disgust

OK, names please.

+1 for Mike :thumbsup

Great guy and company, stand up guys :2 cents: