Release early for feedback (both on the code, and the concept). Try to make the (technical, social) culture explicit from the outset. Don't be afraid to pivot

Release early for feedback (both on the code, and the concept). Try to make the (technical, social) culture explicit from the outset. Don't be afraid to pivot. Seek advice on technical issues - if there aren't any early contributors, try resources like http://codereview.stackexchange.com/ http://codereview.stackexchange.com/. This is Linus' announcement of Linux: http://twovoyagers.com/blinkynet.net/comp/linux002.html http://twovoyagers.com/blinkynet.net/comp/linux002.html "I've enjouyed doing it, and somebody might enjoy looking at it and even modifying it for their own needs. It is still small enough to understand, use and modify, and I'm looking forward to any comments you might have."