If I were struggling to gain trust in a programming project, I’d focus on clear communication, reliability, and transparency. Setting expectations upfront, providing regular updates, and avoiding technical jargon help build confidence. Delivering on promises, meeting deadlines, and proactively sharing progress or blockers show reliability. Prioritizing well-tested, maintainable code over rushed fixes ensures long-term success. Most importantly, involving clients through demos and feedback loops keeps them engaged.

In addition to the ones already mentioned, from my experience, this has worked even for some of the more ‘difficult’ stakeholders: - Regular catch-up calls help align goals, track progress, and get sign-offs. A weekly call works best—short enough to respect their time but long enough to show meaningful updates. - Being honest to the T makes all the difference. No one expects every working day to be a 100% perfect. Transparency about challenges helps set better expectations for future tasks. - Having a corrective plan in place is key. It’s not just about acknowledging an issue but communicating what’s being done to resolve it, ensuring stakeholders feel informed and involved.

Clear Communication – Regularly update clients on progress and challenges. Deliver on Promises – Meet deadlines and ensure high-quality work. Transparency – Share realistic timelines, risks, and project limitations. Active Listening – Understand client needs and address concerns effectively. Consistent Documentation – Maintain well-documented code and reports. Seek Feedback – Actively request and implement client and stakeholder feedback. Demonstrate Expertise – Show problem-solving skills and industry knowledge.

Keep this checklist in mind: - underpromise and overdeliver - Clear communication - Be transparent - Involve client in the process - Provide know-how - Keep it simple

When you lack in your skills and presentation of skills then you struggle to gain trust with clients and stakeholders in your programming projects. Nowadays AI is involved in almost every programming project, learning AI tools and APIs and implementing it into the projects increase your worth and clients feel delighted after hiring you. Its all about improving your skills to gain clients and stakeholders trust.