Outsourcing and Tests

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Curious about outsourcing and testing? Our book, “Outsourcing Through RentACoder” explains it all. Below are a few selected snippets that describe its importance and why you, as an outsourcer, should care.

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Excerpts:

• We created a database program that can help you keep track of your outsourcing projects and coders. It’s currently in beta stage, but you’re welcome to download it and give it a test run. (page 132)
• Sooner or later, you’re going to need one of these – sooner if you want to outsource on behalf of your place of employment — later if you want to test RentACoder with a few, light-weight projects first. (page 151)
• You’ll also see a list of tests that the coder successfully passed. Click the name of a test to see how well the coder scored. (page 245)
• The Topic-wise scores beneath the score graph indicate the passing “grade” in each section of a test. This is helpful in the event you’re seeking a specific skill rather than overall ability. (page 246)
• Don’t underestimate problems with international outsourcing. As part of our research, we solicited bids for a test job and got three ‘qualified’ responses. Two of the responses came from countries other than the U.S.: Egypt and India. (page 260)
• Unfortunately, the buyer was no longer willing to test the software to see if it met his needs, and he offered us $50 as a “goodwill gesture.” (page 332)
• It’s not used to complain about a coder’s attitude, missed deadline, or lack of communication because the flaw list gives the arbitrator things to physically test. (page 336)
• In evaluation, the arbitrator tests the submission to see if problems itemized in a buyer’s complaint or flaw list actually exist. (page 341)
• In fact, per RentACoder’s Buyer Terms and Conditions, you agree to never accept any work before deliverables have been 100% tested and you’re 100% satisfied. (page 352)
• Deferring payment until you’ve fully tested a deliverable is expected. Deferring payment because you forgot to pay or because you haven’t had time to address the project however, is not. (page 366)
• The only way you can do that (100%-wise that is) is if you thoroughly test your deliverables (project). (page 367)
• Even better — install and run your coder’s deliverables on a computer that’s specifically used to test such things. (page 371)
• Because if you don’t know what to look for in the quality testing phase — you won’t know what needs repair should that latest, trendiest or coolest thing cause problems. (page 373)

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Inside, you’ll find a slew of outsourcing know-how, over a dozen online checklists, worksheets, and more. It also introduces an outsourcing roadmap exclusive to the RentACoder website.

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