As a non-technical founder, managing a development team can be a daunting task. You're not a coder, but you're responsible for ensuring that your product gets built on time, within budget, and to the quality standards that your customers expect. It's no wonder that many non-technical founders struggle with this task, and make common mistakes that can derail their projects.

At Code Cleanse, we've seen it all, and we've helped many non-technical founders navigate the complex world of software development. In this blog post, we'll share the top 5 mistakes that we see non-technical founders make when managing a development team, and how you can avoid them.

• Lack of Transparency: Many non-technical founders don't have a clear understanding of what their developers are doing, and when they'll deliver. This leads to frustration, missed deadlines, and even failed projects. To avoid this mistake, it's essential to establish clear communication channels with your developers, and to use tools that help you track their progress in real-time.

• Overreliance on Outsourcing: Many non-technical founders outsource their development to low-cost providers overseas, without considering the risks and limitations of this approach. While outsourcing can be a cost-effective solution in some cases, it's important to have a strong understanding of the local market, and to have a team that can manage and monitor the outsourced developers effectively.

• Inadequate Project Management: Many non-technical founders don't have the skills or experience to manage complex software development projects, and they don't invest in the right project management tools and processes. This leads to scope creep, missed milestones, and budget overruns. To avoid this mistake, it's important to have a clear project plan, to establish project milestones and timelines, and to use project management software to track progress and manage communication.

• Poor Quality Assurance: Many non-technical founders assume that their developers are building high-quality code, without conducting proper testing and quality assurance. This leads to bugs, security vulnerabilities, and poor user experience. To avoid this mistake, it's important to establish a robust quality assurance process, including automated testing, manual testing, and code reviews.

• Lack of Technical Expertise: Many non-technical founders don't have the technical knowledge and expertise to evaluate their developers' work, and to make informed decisions about technical trade-offs and priorities. This leads to poor technical decisions, and a lack of alignment between the business and technical goals. To avoid this mistake, it's important to have a trusted technical advisor, who can help you evaluate technical proposals, and make informed decisions that align with your business goals.

At Code Cleanse, we've seen these mistakes time and time again, and we know how to help non-technical founders avoid them. With our expert team of top 1% engineers, we can help you manage your development team, establish best practices in coding, and ensure that your product is scalable, bug-free, and delivered on time. Contact us today to learn more.