surviving a heavy deadline
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How we build three websites in five weeksTRANSCRIPT
S U R V I V I N G A H E AV Y D E A D L I N E
F R A N Z D U M FA R T
O U R C H A L L E N G E
• 3 websites
• 5 weeks
• 3 languages
• 40 different markets
• Internet Explorer 7 compatible
• 2 developer
C R E AT E M I L E S T O N E TA S K S
# 1
• Make a list of all features
• Break the whole project down into smaller steps
• Now re-check the list and mark every taskwhich could be heavy, critical or problematic
• Try to finish these tasks first to get control over the project!
M A K E I T C O Z Y# 2
• Clean project setup
• GIT version control
• Try to work with your favourite tools(Sass, CoffeeScript, Jade,…)
W O R K T I D Y# 3
• Find the right path between modularperfection and spaghetti code
• It’s your “home” for the next weeks: Produce a clean codebase
• Go the extra mile
L E A R N T O S AY “ N O ”
# 4
• This is agency work, this is Sparta!
• Your job is to make clear rules tobe able to get your work done
• Learn to say “no”
G O I N G L I V E , C L O S E Y O U R E Y E S
# 5
• Focus on every single task
• Close your Mailapp and work onone task at a time, than check again for a new one
• Try not to get angry because ofsome feedback. Just do it.
B E S O C I A L , B E H U M A N
# 6
W H Y ?
@ V O G R I M V O G R I M . C O M