Best ways to get a PHP coder

Hi
I am need to get some customised PHP scripts.
Looking for your suggestions:
Where i can get good PHP coder for my small scripts....

And if i am opting some one at DP, what should i take care of?
Should i have a contract signed by the both parties?
Should i make upfront to coder?
and many more to take care while outsourcing.....

Thanks in advance

 

Here at DP, most people are really good. Just have a look at itraders and the general outlook about the person before hiring anyone.

Cheers.

 

http://www.guru.com/
http://www.elance.com/p/landing/buyer.html

 

I've had some success posting on Craigslist in the Computer Gigs section for PHP programmers. Beware though that a lot of people on Craigslist never finish projects.

 

get one at getafreelancer.com

 

I second that. I have had some great success finding coders there.

 

You can also hire them from developer forums like sitepoint, codeguru etc.