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Too True. A while ago I started designing and developing my projects by using an incremental "Finish First, Polish Later" technique. And it works SO well. What
by ChrisNorstrom 14y ago
Too True. A while ago I started designing and developing my projects by using an incremental "Finish First, Polish Later" technique. And it works SO well.
Whatever I'm working on, do the bare minimum and upload version 1 to the server ASAP. UI is missing color? The about page just has my name and website? Everything isn't perfectly spaced out and aligned? I don't care. It works. Version 1 is done. Upload.
1st) Knowing I can start and finish something that quickly motivates me to get started.
2nd) Seeing the project done and uploaded for the world to see creates a feeling of success, relief, and achievement.
3rd) Knowing that everyone in the world can now see my unpolished site further motivates me to keep working on the project quickly so I don't look bad in front of others.
It's been working out really well for me. That's how I got last week's project http://www.residentevilradio.com http://www.residentevilradio.com done so quickly.
- excid3 14y agoThat feeling of shipping really really helps you on the next task as well. Shipping a side project like this (nicely done btw!) is great motivation for any work you need to do too.