For non-technical founders
Hiring your first developer?
Most founders can't tell great code from spaghetti. We give you the tools to evaluate developer work with confidence — before you make a costly mistake.
How it works
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We find you
We scan job boards for companies posting their first developer role.
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Free AI code-review demo
We send you a real AI-powered code review so you can see exactly what we evaluate.
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Hire with confidence
You learn to assess developer work, spot red flags, and make the right hire.
Why FirstDev?
Reduce hiring risk
Avoid expensive mis-hires by understanding what you're actually paying for.
Save thousands
A single bad developer hire can cost $50k+. FirstDev helps you get it right the first time.
No tech background needed
We translate developer quality into plain language every founder can understand.
Ready to hire smarter?
Free to get started. No credit card required.