Finding a Great App Developer

Moving forward with your incredible mobile app idea is a very important decision, and not one to be taken lightly. You shouldn't have to be satisfied with a merely competent app developer; you should shop around for a great one. You want someone who won't just consider you a client, but a partner, someone who'll share your vision and will keep their eye on your return on investment (ROI). Appvisors understands how important your app's performance is to you, and we know you'll have a lot of questions before making the leap of choosing a developer.

We'd like to devote this thread to your discussion of what goes into making a great app developer, and what you keep in mind when shopping around for one. Share your ideas with your fellow members about what questions you like to ask, and what responses impress you—and which ones send up red flags of warning. Use this thread to share your stories and comments. What, to you, makes a great app developer, and how do you track them down?