"We need cheap developers to save money." I hear this at least once a month. Here's what actually happens: Cheap developers → More bugs → More fixes → Project delays → Budget overruns → Frustrated clients Senior developers cost 2x more. But deliver 3x faster with 10x fewer problems. After 10 years in this business, I've seen this pattern repeat itself over and over. You can't outsource quality. You can only partner with it.