My approach to building large technical projects (2023)
Mitchell HashimotoMy Approach to Building Large Technical ProjectsJune 1, 2023Whether it’s building a new project from scratch, implementing a big feature, or beginning a large refactor, it can be difficult to stay motivated and complete large technical projects. A method that works really well for me is to continuously see real results and to order my work based on that. We’ve all experienced that feeling of excitement starting a new project. The first few weeks you can’t wait to get on the computer to work. Then slowly over time you get distracted or make up excuses and work on it less. If this is for real work, you forcibly slog your way to the finish line but every day is painful. If this is for fun, you look back years from now and remember what could’ve been. I’ve learned that when…
