How do you protect your code?
Hello!
When you implement new functionalities to your platform/product via contractors or freelancers, how can you make sure that these people don't steal your entire code? Are there some "best practices" to protect the code?
Thanks,
There isn't an easy answer - if you're using microservices, you can only give them access to their relevant part of the application. For an early stage start up, I wouldn't alter the architecture to stop theft, would be a waste of time. If you're utilising a full stack developer, you're probably stuck.
The frustrating answer is probably only hire people that you trust. If you're using online market places for talent, and not hiring from within your a talent pool that shares the same legal system, then there's probably not an awful lot that can be done.
Thanks for your feedback!
You can't. But given Intellectual Property clauses in the contract you an ensure you have a legal bases for suing them it happens. Similarly, if this is a serious concern you have with your contractors, you might want to spend a little bit more for ones you can trust.
Thanks!
Repeat this over and over
"The code is not the business"
What do you do if you hire a chef and they leave and now have your recipe?