Guides

Playbooks for founders.

Evergreen, plain-language guides to help you make better decisions about building software, whether or not you build it with us.

Process

How to Hand Over a Software Project to a New Development Team

Switching development teams mid-project or after launch is stressful but manageable. Here's exactly what you need, what to check, and how to make the transition as smooth as possible.

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Process

What to Do When Your Software Project Goes Over Budget

Software projects go over budget more often than not. Here's how to identify why it happened, what your options are, and how to get the project back on track without losing everything.

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Process

How to Manage a Software Development Project as a Non-Technical Founder

You don't need to be technical to manage a software project well. Here's exactly how to stay in control, avoid the common mistakes, and get what you paid for.

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Planning

How to Scope an MVP: A Step-by-Step Guide for Founders

Scoping an MVP is the most important decision you make before you build. Here's a step-by-step guide to defining exactly what goes in your first version, and what doesn't.

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Planning

How to Write a Software Requirements Document Without Being Technical

A software requirements document defines what gets built before anyone writes code. Here's how to write one as a non-technical founder, with no jargon and no engineering background needed.

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Start here

How to Build Software as a Non-Technical Founder

A plain-language guide to building software from idea to launch, written for founders who aren't technical. Everything you need to know before you start.

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Planning

What Is a Software Product Blueprint (And Why You Need One Before You Build)

A product blueprint is the document that makes a software project ship on time and on budget. Here's what a good one contains and why you should insist on it.

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Hiring

How to Choose a Software Development Agency (Without Getting Burned)

The questions to ask, the red flags to watch for, and how to find a development agency you can actually trust with your idea and your budget.

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