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Before You Code: Validate your idea, plan your product, and iterate your way to success
Your idea is going to be BIG. You know it. But before you hire your favorite developer to go build it, take a step back.
Creating a brand-new product is a risk; many of them fail within their first year. Is there a proven way to set yourself up for success?
Yes! All it takes is some preparation. By taking the time to do upfront validation, planning and iterating before you build, you can set your product on the path to success. Not sure how to do all that? Lucky for you, you've got the blueprint right here in your hands.
Written by two industry veterans - a business consultant /owner and a web designer /developer - this book outlines all the steps you need to create a product that truly thrives. So take your big idea and dive right in - we're certain you'll emerge with a better, more successful product at the end.
Creating a brand-new product is a risk; many of them fail within their first year. Is there a proven way to set yourself up for success?
Yes! All it takes is some preparation. By taking the time to do upfront validation, planning and iterating before you build, you can set your product on the path to success. Not sure how to do all that? Lucky for you, you've got the blueprint right here in your hands.
Written by two industry veterans - a business consultant /owner and a web designer /developer - this book outlines all the steps you need to create a product that truly thrives. So take your big idea and dive right in - we're certain you'll emerge with a better, more successful product at the end.
219 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 9, 2018
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September 28, 2020
Currently, I am learning UX writing & Designing Along with Front-end Development & I must say that I got to know how a coder thinks what is his process or mindset before Starting anything to code from Scratch; helped a lot & Recommend this to everyone.
Before You Code: Validate your idea, plan your product, and iterate your way to successHeather O'Neill
Before You Code: Validate your idea, plan your product, and iterate your way to successHeather O'Neill
October 21, 2025
This book is a practical, no-nonsense guide for anyone with a big idea. It breaks down the essential steps of validating, planning, and iterating before building a product, making the risky process feel manageable and encouraging, actionable, and inspiring a must-read for aspiring entrepreneurs!
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