My Dev Goals for 2009: 5 Projects in 5 Weeks
I'm not really a resolution guy–January 1st is no different than May 1st to me–but I did decide to set some goals for 2009. On the development/hacking side of things, this is especially important as I'm plagued with ideas constantly popping into my head. I figure setting some goals and limits will help me implement ideas while keeping me on task when it comes to BIG Folio, NextProof, and the things that actually pay the bills.
So, here's what I came up with:
Start and finish at least 5 (but no more than 7) projects/applications in 2009 with the following guidelines:
- Each project should be completed in roughly 1 week's time (or the equivalent if broken up)
- All projects should have an obvious business model, although it doesn't have to be implemented right away and it doesn't have to be implemented by me (could be subscription, advertising, or services)
- At least 1 project should be an open-source application
- At least 1 project should be an iPhone application
- At least 4 projects should matter (hey, I gotta leave room for something silly)
That's it. And, I'm going to cheat a little and call project 1 already done. Over the holidays I conceived of a coupon builder application. Since I finished it in 2009, I say it qualifies.
ClipClipSave: Create and share printable coupons for your business
Type: Rails app
Business model: subscription-based (all accounts are free at the moment)
So ... 1 down, 4 to go. I'll keep you updated on my progress throughout the year. If you have any ideas, let me know.