Outsourcing Nightmare: The High Cost of Cheap Code
2025-07-06
A company outsourced a project to an overseas team, hoping to save money. However, poor communication and low-quality code led to numerous problems. The cheap overseas programmers failed to properly address a SQL injection vulnerability and even created a ridiculous name-based 'security' mechanism causing random errors. The internal team ultimately had to spend far more time fixing the mess, highlighting the significant risks of low-cost outsourcing. The story underscores that quality development isn't solely about price; effective communication and technical skill are paramount.
Development
outsourcing