Principles I keep in mind when starting a side project

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rcamargo · 18h ago

Hey, folks! The more aligned my expectations are with a project, the easier it is to actually finish it. Whether it's by keeping the scope tiny or avoiding unnecessary expenses, having a good set of principles to guide my side project is just as important as having a map when I am exploring unknown territory. In this post, I share the five principles I keep in mind every time I start a side project. Hope you like it!

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Principles I keep in mind when starting a side project

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