How can I choose the right interns/developers? Any lessons? I'm planning to setup a full-fledged software development company.

Any one who is passionate about programming. Are you looking for c and go developers?

@rookiemaverick someone who understands logic and is driven enough to learn everything else. We are mostly focused on app and web development. Knowing a programming language is enough because the most difficult thing is grasping logic.

Name at least five uses for a Stapler besides stapling

@tisaconundrum sounds like a nice question to spice things up a bit.

@tisaconundrum I will be using this next time I am interviewing for devs / techs. 👍

What skills are you looking for

Look for passion. Don't ask them meaningless questions in the interview. Don't ask them to code something in front of you. Instead ask them how they would solve the problem. Listen for people who are problem solvers. Anyone can code, but it takes talent to come up with the best and most creative solutions. Walk through their git hub and ask them about their projects. Maybe ask them to explain why they designed it that way.

Give them a slow computer with slow Internet. Give them a couple instructions and see what they decide to do.

@thedadsparticus problem solving skills and at least some knowledge of 1 programming language.

@stalinkay there are loads of good people out there. Like myself. If you're looking for people check out some of the gitter forums and different groups for devs. I've met a lot of good people that way. Eager people.

Interview Questions

Ice Breaker

Are you a cat or a dog?

Background

Tell us about yourself
Do you have any previous work experience?
Have you ever worked in a team environment?
Have you ever used photoshop?
How much time do you spend programming?

Technical Knowledge

Have you ever used the command line? If so, name one command and what you use it for
What database have you used before?
Have you ever used git?

Employment Terms

Would you like to get paid? If so, how much?
Are you willing to work 9-5?
Are you willing to work overtime?
Would you like a permanent job?

Creative Thinking

Name 5 uses for a stapler other than stapling
Imagine you were stuck on a moving train that is never going to stop, how will you get of the train safely?

Practical

Write a program using all 3 programming constructs.

@thedadsparticus cool. Thanks.

@tisaconundrum this is what I went for.

@stalinkay update us on their replies

@stalinkay Do you want to get paid? Really.

but just commented to see if you let us know what they awnser

@tisaconundrum Now I want to know the answer...

@linuxxx
1. staple remover
2. paper weight
3. door stop
4. hammer
5. weapon

@linuxxx Ruler, Paper Holder, Decoration, Staples Holder, the list goes on…

@jckimble The idea was to see who is more concerned about getting paid. I would opt to get paid too but I should be willing to work without pay as well. More importantly, it gave us and idea about who is more passionate about programming. I think.

@linuxxx Any answer creative and justifiable answer is correct.