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segunda-feira, 27 de abril de 2009

Let's work?

The focus of 37signals' e-book "Getting Real" is instructing programmers on how to build a successful web application.
But you don't need to be a programmer to benefit from the wisdom. Here are some excerpts that any creative person can apply to their work. 


EMBRACE CONSTRAINTS

Let limitations guide you to creative solutions. There's never enough to go around. Not enough time. Not enough money. Not enough people. That's a good thing.
Instead of freaking out about these constraints, embrace them. Let them guide you. Constraints drive innovation and force focus. Instead of trying to remove them, use them to your advantage.

MEETINGS ARE TOXIC
Don't have meetings. Do you really need a meeting? Meetings usually arise when a concept isn't clear enough. Instead of resorting to a meeting, try to simplify the concept so you can discuss it quickly via e-mail or online chat or Campfire. The goal is to avoid meetings. Every minute you avoid spending in a meeting is a minute you can get real work done instead.
For those times when you absolutely must have a meeting (this should be a rare event), stick to these simple rules: Set a 30-minute timer. When it rings, meeting's over. Period. Invite as few people as possible. Never have a meeting without a clear agenda.

"DONE"
Start to think of it as a magical word. When you get to "done," it means something's been accomplished. A decision has been made and you can move on. "Done" means you're building momentum.
Accept that decisions are temporary. Accept that mistakes will happen, and realize it's no big deal as long as you can correct them quickly. Execute, build momentum, and move on.

IT SHOULDN'T BE A CHORE
Your passion-or lack of-will shine through. The less your app is a chore to build, the better it will be. Keep it small and manageable so you can actually enjoy the process. If your app doesn't excite you, something's wrong. If you're only working on it in order to cash out, it'll show. Likewise, if you feel passionately about your app, it'll come through in the final product. People can read between the lines.

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