Test a small working path
Build and review one complete task before extending the feature list. A working path exposes missing data, confusing steps, and integration limits earlier than a collection of isolated screens. Verify the next step while there is still time to correct a problem.
Use controlled migrations, monitoring, and rollback steps. Test a release against existing records rather than only an empty development database. Leave the team with a decision, an owner, and a review date.
A limited first release
Separate essential tasks from later features. Build the smallest release that can be used and evaluated, with explicit exclusions and a change process. Keep the next round of work small enough to assess clearly.
Collect only data needed for the task, document access roles, and plan deletion and recovery. Security should be considered while designing the workflow. Keep a record of permission for any customer story used publicly.
- Current accounts and assets
- Verified business information
- Customer questions
- Budget and team capacity
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