Building any application can be challenging when you're missing some key ingredients.
Developing an application is like enrolling in an online course. You know that feeling when you start a course, and a few steps in, you lose momentum? Product development can be even worse than that.
Over the years, while mentoring people in technology, I’ve discovered two consistent reasons why projects often remain unfinished.
1. Too Much Assumption
In my previous post about Nigeria catching up with the A I race (link below), I mentioned that you cannot cheat a machine.
You may lie to a customer that you can deliver, but you cannot take shortcuts with technology. If you do, the failures will eventually pile up.
As much as possible, be factual when dealing with technology. Don’t over-promise, and don’t underestimate your capacity either.
When someone presents an idea to you, avoid giving quick answers without proper validation. Every product is unique. Even if the product itself isn’t unique, the owner always is.
Fact-check thoroughly before making any recommendations!
2. Weak Working Culture
As humans, we’re great at forgetting things! Sometimes, it feels like we’re constantly overwriting information in our minds.
If you want to complete your product development efficiently, make it a habit to note things down as they occur to you.
My go-to tool for this is Notion, specifically its checkbox list feature. It’s incredibly useful for tracking issues and checking them off when resolved.
Here’s an example: let’s say I’m working on a user login feature and discover that the product listing endpoint isn’t returning the correct values.
Instead of immediately shifting gears to fix the endpoint, I jot it down and return to it once I’ve finished with authentication.
This approach helps me stay focused and ensures nothing slips through the cracks.
3. Final Thoughts
I may write a more detailed article about my programming hacks and challenges soon.
Until then, I’d love to hear yours; what are the biggest challenges you’ve faced in finishing projects? Share your tips in the comments!
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