Writing

What I'm working on and thinking about

Short build logs, architecture notes, and delivery lessons. Kept practical and honest.

Nov 15, 2024

From idea to MVP: my scoping checklist

The steps I use to go from a sentence-long idea to a scoped, buildable MVP with realistic trade-offs.

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Oct 2, 2024

What I check before saying yes to a loyalty app

Four quick tests I run with bar/café owners before building a loyalty app so we avoid shiny-but-unused software.

ProductSmall businessUX
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Sep 12, 2024

Why I prefer building in phases (even for small projects)

Phase 1, 2, 3 beats "big bang". Better for budget, clarity, and the sanity of everyone involved.

ProcessDeliveryConsulting
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