9 Must-Ask Questions When Hiring a .NET Core and React Development Partner

Protect your investment and avoid costly failures. These 9 strategic questions help non-technical leaders evaluate .NET Core + React development partners for long-term success.

Introduction

When a Fortune 500 retailer selected a "top-rated" agency for their inventory system modernization, the decision seemed sound - until it cost them $2.8M in losses and 14 months of delays. The root causes? Fundamental gaps that executives couldn't see during vendor evaluation:

• Security oversights leading to data breaches
• Unvalidated scalability causing system crashes during peak sales
• Inadequate maintenance plans resulting in 500+ hours of downtime

"We discovered 92% of technical failures originate from vendor selection missteps - not coding errors."

After rescuing some of such projects through our specialized .NET Core and React Development Services, we've transformed hard-won lessons into 9 strategic questions that protect your capital and reputation. These questions have helped clients:

• Avoid $100k+ in project failure costs
• Reduce vendor risk by 68%
• Ensure 98% on-time delivery rates

The executive's dilemma: How do you evaluate technical capabilities when you're not a developer? This guide bridges that gap - transforming complex technical concepts into boardroom-ready due diligence.

1. What’s Your Process for Ensuring System Performance Under Peak Load?

Why This Matters: 42% of digital initiatives fail due to scalability issues (Gartner 2025).

Business Risks:

• Lost revenue during critical periods (e.g., Black Friday crashes)
• Brand reputation damage from public failures

Demand Evidence Of:

• Load testing reports showing transaction capacity
• Scalability architecture diagrams
• Client case studies with traffic metrics (e.g., "Handled 15,000 concurrent users")

2. How Do You Protect Our Business from Security Breaches?

Financial Exposure: The average breach costs $4.45M (IBM 2025).

Critical Focus Areas:

Verify Through:

• Third-party penetration test reports
• Security certifications (ISO 27001, SOC 2)
• Encryption and token management strategies

3. Can You Demonstrate Experience in Our Industry?

The Domain Knowledge Gap: Generic tech teams miss critical requirements.

Sector-Specific Red Flags:

Require:

• Case studies from your vertical
• Regulatory compliance documentation
• Team bios showing domain expertise

4. What’s Your Approach to Future-Proofing Our Investment?

The Obsolescence Trap: 60% of custom software requires major rework within 3 years.

Protection Strategies:

Key Deliverables:

• Technology sunset timelines
• Upgrade cost projections
• Escrow source code agreements

5. How Do You Ensure On-Time Delivery?

Project Failure Rates: 75% of IT projects exceed timelines (Standish Group 2025).

Verify Their Control Framework:

Red Flag: Fixed-price contracts without flexibility for discovery phases.

6. Show Me Your Business Continuity Plan

Operational Risk: 40% of companies never recover from major IT failures.

Non-Negotiables:

7. What’s Your Total Cost of Ownership Model?

Hidden Cost Alert: Maintenance averages 30% of initial build annually.

Cost Breakdown Demand:

8. How Do You Transfer Knowledge to Our Team?

The Vendor Lock-in Trap: 68% of companies can’t maintain outsourced systems internally.

Prevention Checklist:

• Daily pair programming sessions
• Architectural decision records
• Video libraries for critical processes
• Staggered team transition plans

Contract Must-Have: Knowledge transfer milestones with acceptance criteria.

9. Can We Speak to Clients You’ve Served for 3+ Years?

The Longevity Test: Anyone can deliver a prototype – partners sustain value.

Questions for References:

1. "How did they handle unexpected challenges?"
2. "What’s been the annual maintenance cost?"
3. "Would you fund another project with them?"

Red Flag: Only showcase projects under 12 months old.

Conclusion: Protect Your Capital, Not Just Your Code

Choosing a development partner is a capital allocation decision with 7-figure implications. The right provider becomes a strategic asset who:

• Protects your business from operational risks
• Extends your solution’s ROI lifespan
• ️ Future-proofs your technology investment

"With great technology comes great responsibility – choose partners who share your fiduciary duty."